Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Feeling or showing strong emotions such as anger or excitement, often preventing reasonable thought.
Mad
/mæd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He gets mad when he's hungry.My cat goes mad for this toy.
Etymology:
The word mad originates from Old English gemæd, akin to Old High German gimad, meaning foolish or insane, and possibly related to Latin mederi meaning to heal, which indicates a disconnection from health or reason.
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