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

But “Sisters,” a proper freakout starring Margot Kidder, playing conjoined twins, is the first of what we now think of as a De Palma movie: a psychosexual nightmare with madman instincts.

From Los Angeles Times

In so many ways the American people have been on an amusement park ride that is being controlled by a sadistic madman.

From Salon

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