madding
Americanadjective
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acting madly or senselessly; insane; frenzied.
a quiet place far from the madding crowd.
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making mad.
a madding grief.
adjective
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acting or behaving as if mad
the madding crowd
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making mad; maddening
Other Word Forms
- maddingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of madding
Example Sentences
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Clustered barnacle-like at the end of a glorious arc of sand, Beadnell, along with the neighbouring villages of Bamburgh and Seahouses, has long been a magnet for those seeking refuge from the madding crowd.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
Far from the madding crowd, not to mention from the alluring presence of his MI6 handler and former lover, Faith Green, Gabriel works away in his cottage on a travel book about the world’s rivers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
The madding crowd functions differently on this volcanic island, with vistas so jaw-droppingly picturesque, they’re frequently punctuated by social media influencers and soon-to-be brides and grooms, along with their attendant photographers.
From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2022
That’s the kind of iron will you can develop after a couple of decades living by yourself, far from the madding crowd.
From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2020
It was exactly the madding crowd that Bobby wished would stay afar.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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