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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a total madman" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone who is perceived as completely insane or irrational, often in a humorous or exaggerated context.
Example: "After hearing his wild conspiracy theories, I couldn't help but think he was a total madman."
Alternatives: "an absolute lunatic" or "a complete nutcase".
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His English teacher, confounded by his erratic abilities, apparently concluded: "Ellory is either a complete genius or a total madman, I'm not sure which".
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I was 35, a lunatic, a madman".
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