madness

Definition

The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.

Etymology

From Middle English madnes, madnesse; equivalent to mad + -ness.

Example Sentences

• "Though this be madneſſe, / Yet there is Method in 't: […]"
• "You were lonely for a man I said, "Take me as I am" 'Cause you might enjoy some madness for a while"
• "Shepard: What's wrong with your assistant? Dr. Warren: Manuel has a brilliant mind, but he's always been a bit... unstable. Genius and madness are two sides of the same coin. Dr. Manuel: Is it madness to see the future? To see the destruction rushing towards us? To understand there is no escape? No hope? No, I am not mad. I'm the only sane one left! Dr. Warren: I gave him an extra dose of his meds after the attack."