English · Adjectives
madder
/ˈmædər/
[/ˈmædər/]
comparative of mad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'mad'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more mad than the other.
Example
He got madder as the day went on.
He got madder as the day went on.
Etymology
From 'mad' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final consonant doubles before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.