Madder Meaning in English
word · lemma: mad
Definition
"Madder" is the comparative form of "mad," meaning more angry or crazy. It can also refer to a plant used for red dye, but this is rare in daily conversation.
Usage & Nuances
"Madder" is primarily the comparative form of "mad" (angry) and is informal, most used in American and British speech. In rare cases, "madder" refers to the plant or dye, mainly in scientific or historical contexts. Common phrase: "get madder and madder." Don’t confuse with “more mad,” which is also acceptable.
Example Sentences
He got madder when he heard the news.
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She gets madder every time this happens.
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The color red comes from the madder plant.
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Don’t say anything else or she’ll get even madder.
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He thought it was funny, but it just made me madder and madder.
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Why are you getting madder at me? I didn’t do anything!
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