madman

Definition

  • noun: a man who has severe mental illness
  • noun: a man who is or acts as if insane
  • synonyms: lunatic, bedlamite, raver

Examples

  • He is a 'madman' out on the ski slopes. [=he is an extremely daring or reckless skier]

  • He drives 'like a madman'. [=he drives very recklessly]

  • a celebrity being stalked by a 'madman'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...if you will but kneel at mine. You are generous... ...as you are divine... ...O king of kings. Such an offer only a madman would refuse. But the.... The idea of kneeling, it's.... You see, slaughtering all those men of yours has.... Well, it's left a nasty cramp in my leg... (..)
    2006 300
  • (..) ...have their reputation to consider. Choose your next words carefully, Leonidas. They may be your last as king. "Earth and water." Madman. You're a madman. Earth and water. You'll find plenty of both down there. No man, Persian or Greek, no man threatens a messenger. You bring the crowns and heads (..)
    2006 300