MADLY


Meaning of MADLY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mædli ]

1.

You can use madly to indicate that one person loves another a great deal.

She has fallen madly in love with him...

= completely

ADV : ADV prep , ADV after v

2.

You can use madly in front of an adjective in order to emphasize the quality expressed by the adjective. ( mainly BRIT )

Inside it is madly busy...

= insanely

ADV : ADV adj [ emphasis ]

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