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Definition of madly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

madly

adverb
 
/ˈmædli/
 
/ˈmædli/
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  1. (only used after a verb) in a way that shows a lack of control
    • She was rushing around madly trying to put out the fire.
    • His heart thudded madly against his ribs.
    • He saw the weathervane spinning madly in the powerful breeze.
  2. (informal) very, extremely
    • madly excited/jealous
    • She's madly in love with him.
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