Minimal pairs
adv
Freq #10435
Meanings
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1
adv
used as an intensive, extremely
We were madly in love.
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2
adv
in an uncontrolled manner
The cornered animal fought back madly.
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3
adv
In a mad manner
I'm madly in love with you.
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4
adv
in an insane manner
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Etymology
From Middle English madly, madli, medliche, equivalent to mad + -ly.