Synonyms for mad

Synonyms for (adj) mad

Synonyms: huffy, mad, sore

Definition: roused to anger

Usage: stayed huffy a good while- Mark Twain; she gets mad when you wake her up so early; mad at his friend; sore over a remark

Similar words: angry

Definition: feeling or showing anger

Usage: angry at the weather; angry customers; an angry silence; sending angry letters to the papers


Synonyms: disturbed, demented, crazy, mad, unbalanced, unhinged, sick, brainsick

Definition: affected with madness or insanity

Usage: a man who had gone mad

Similar words: insane

Definition: afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

Usage: was declared insane; insane laughter


Synonyms: delirious, unrestrained, mad, excited, frantic

Definition: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion

Usage: a crowd of delirious baseball fans; something frantic in their gaiety; a mad whirl of pleasure

Similar words: wild

Definition: marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

Usage: wild talk; wild parties


Synonyms: harebrained, insane, mad

Definition: very foolish

Usage: harebrained ideas; took insane risks behind the wheel; a completely mad scheme to build a bridge between two mountains

Similar words: foolish

Definition: devoid of good sense or judgment

Usage: foolish remarks; a foolish decision


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