madding

/ˈmædɪŋ/

VERB

1. Becoming or behaving as if mad

Being or becoming mentally disturbed, irrational, furious, or wildly agitated.

Used as a verb form to describe someone becoming intensely agitated, furious, or behaving in an uncontrolled manner.

The madding crowd surged toward the stadium entrance.
The chaotic scene outside the stadium reflected the madding excitement of the championship game.

Used as the present participle of madden to describe an action or situation that makes someone angry, irritated, or frustrated.

ADJECTIVE

Affected by madness or characterized by intense anger, excitement, agitation, or uncontrolled behavior.

Describes a crowd, atmosphere, or situation filled with uncontrolled excitement, frantic movement, or intense emotional activity.

In the midst of the madding crowd, she searched for a familiar face.
The madding rush of holiday shoppers filled the streets with a festive energy.
As the music played, the dance floor transformed into a madding whirl of motion and joy.

Describes a person or group experiencing intense anger, fury, or overwhelming emotional agitation.

The madding storm brought with it a sense of urgency and heightened anticipation.
The spectators became increasingly madding as the argument escalated.