How Do You Spell MADLIKE?

Pronunciation: [mˈadla͡ɪk] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "madlike" is based on its phonetic transcription in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "mad" is pronounced as /mæd/, which represents the vowel sound of the letter "a" as in "cat". The second syllable "-like" is pronounced as /laɪk/, which represents the diphthong sound of "ai" as in "bike". Together, "madlike" is pronounced as /ˈmædˌlaɪk/. The word is used to describe behavior or action that resembles madness or extreme anger.

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MADLIKE Meaning and Definition

  1. Exceedingly rash; without reason or understanding.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MADLIKE

  • nadlike
  • kadlike
  • jadlike
  • mzdlike
  • msdlike
  • mwdlike
  • mqdlike
  • maclike
  • madkike
  • madpike
  • madoike
  • madluke
  • madljke
  • madlkke
  • madloke
  • madl9ke
  • madl8ke
  • madlije
  • madlime
  • madlile

Etymology of MADLIKE

The term "madlike" does not have its own separate etymology as it is a combination of two separate words: "mad" and "like".

"Mad" comes from the Old English word "gemǣd", which meant "mad, insane, or foolish". The word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "mēdaz", meaning "unthinking" or "foolish". Over time, "mad" developed multiple meanings, including anger, insanity, or excitement.

"Like" originates from the Old English word "gelīc" or "gelīce", meaning "similar or alike". This word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "galīka", which has the same meaning as its Old English counterpart.

When combined, "madlike" essentially means "similar to mad" or "resembling madness". It suggests behavior or qualities characteristic of madness or insanity.