Synonyms of madly

madly

adverb

ˈmad-lē 

1

as in frantically

in a confused and reckless manner

dashed madly around the house during last-minute preparations for the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frantically
• wildly
• uncontrollably
• desperately
• wild
• frenziedly
• frenetically
• hectically
• amok
• crazily
• berserk
• recklessly
• confusedly
• harum-scarum
• agitatedly
• berserkly
• feverishly
• heedlessly
• helter-skelter
• tumultuously
• riotously
• pell-mell
• aimlessly
• turbulently
• wantonly
• haphazardly
• haywire
• chaotically
• skittishly
• haphazard
• hotheadedly
• topsy-turvy
• hit or miss

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmly
• coolly
• serenely
• peacefully
• placidly
• unconcernedly
• imperturbably
• composedly
• mildly
• passively
• meekly
• systematically
• collectedly
• tamely
• orderly
• methodically
• self-possessedly
• self-composedly

2

as in enthusiastically

in an enthusiastic manner

the young singer has been so madly praised by the critics you'd think she had invented singing itself

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enthusiastically
• eagerly
• excitedly
• exuberantly
• rhapsodically
• avidly
• sky-high
• fanatically
• impatiently
• warmly
• keenly
• rabidly
• zealously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indifferently
• perfunctorily
• apathetically
• disinterestedly
• reluctantly
• impassively
• hesitantly
• lukewarmly
• unwillingly
• aloofly
• incuriously

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of madly

Poor, innocent Henrietta falls madly in love with Matthau's character, the first person to shower her with kindness and care. — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026

Hal and Lois are still madly in love, and Lois is planning a huge soiree to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. — Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 Apr. 2026

Trading in Hamptons summers for new adventures, Danielle Olivera is madly in love with Eoin Heavey, and their whirlwind romance is moving at lightning speed. — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026

The Nineties were madly in love with Elvis, to the point where the Naked Gun movies could get laughs by casting 1960s Broadway star Robert Goulet as Priscilla Presley’s love interest — an in-joke for fans who knew that her husband hated Goulet and would shoot out TVs at the sight of his face. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026