madly

madly
adv
1. insanely, distractedly, deliriously, hysterically; enthusiastically, excitedly, frenziedly, frantically; ardently, fervently, heatedly, glowingly, feverishly, passionately, intensely; devotedly, devoutly, fanatically, till one is black or blue in the face; All Sl. like mad, like crazy, Inf. in the worst way, Inf. something awful.
2. fiercely, furiously, wildly, violently, vehemently, rabidly; desperately, with a vengeance, exceedingly, severely; turbulently, tumultuously, uproariously; impetuously, hastily, hurriedly; carelessly, recklessly, wantonly.
3. absurdly, inanely, fatuously, foolishly; crazily, daftly, ridiculously, ludicrously, humorously, funnily; asininely, idiotically, stupidly.

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