madman

Example Sentences

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Was Kiritsis a narcissistic madman or a schmuck who’d put too much trust in the American ideals of hard work and fair treatment?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Almost always described as a “disappointed job seeker,” Guiteau was a madman, and Mr. Macfadyen’s portrayal is of both man and madness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

But heavy metal’s favorite madman leaves us with his reminder that “You Can’t Kill Rock and Roll.”

From Slate • Jul. 25, 2025

It's only the maniacal laughter in the fading bars that suggests this outlook is the purview of a madman.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

I apologized like a madman, but she wouldn't accept my apology.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger