madman

[ mad-man, -muhn ]

noun

, plural mad·men [mad, -men, -m, uh, n].

1. a person who is or behaves as if insane; lunatic; maniac.

madman

/ ˈmædmən /

noun

1. a man who is insane, esp one who behaves violently; lunatic

Word History and Origins

Origin of madman¹

First recorded in 1300–50, madman is from Middle English madd man. See mad, man

Example Sentences

If Donald Trump wins the election, we will see a chaotic and violent government controlled by someone who appears to be a madman.

From Salon

Yohji is one of fashion’s great madmen and I wanted to take the trousers to someone who would look at it as a job and not a bizarre art piece.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s worth recalling that conservatives used to denounce efforts to blame politicians for the actions of madmen.

From Los Angeles Times

He was over on his Truth Social platform tweeting like a madman.

From Los Angeles Times

“I have no reason to believe this was an attack by a lone madman,” he said.

From New York Times

Related Words

• lunatic
• maniac
• psychopath