Associations to the word «Maddening»

Wiktionary

MADDENING, verb. Present participle of madden
MADDENING, adjective. Causing frustration or anger.
MADDENING, adjective. Leading to insanity.

Dictionary definition

MADDENING, adjective. Extremely annoying or displeasing; "his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating"; "I've had an exasperating day"; "her infuriating indifference"; "the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening".

Wise words

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