NYT Dictionary

MADLY

/ˈmædli/
AdverbMAD-lymad-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

In a mad manner

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English madly, madli, medliche, equivalent to mad + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

insanelycrazilydementedlyfranticallydeadlydeucedlydevilishlycarelesslydesperatelyfuriously

Antonyms

sanely

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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