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mad about

ADJECTIVE
bewitched
Synonyms
STRONG
captivated enamored enchanted enraptured entranced fascinated hooked mesmerized possessed spellbound transformed
WEAK
ensorcelled fallen for gaga about have a bug in one's ear have a thing about head over heels hung up turned on under a spell
Antonyms
STRONG
disenchanted disinterested
WEAK
disgusted turned off

Example Sentences

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We might not care to admit it, but our young people have good reason to be mad about the affordability crisis.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

A month later, during an appearance on California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s podcast, Murphy characterized the response as an “odd choice to be mad about your relative that you really don’t remember.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

It’s crazy how many people are mad about it for me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

"My first medal at a world championships in a GB skinsuit is going to feel amazing. I wish it was the top step, but I can't come away too mad about that."

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

“What was Mama Tataba so mad about just now?”

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver