English · Adjectives
maddest
/ˈmædɪst/
[/ˈmædɪst/]
superlative of mad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'mad'. Used to say something is the most mad of all.
Example
It was the maddest idea anyone had heard.
It was the maddest idea anyone had heard.
Etymology
From 'mad' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The final consonant doubles before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.