Meaning & Definition of word "Raving"
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Raving
/ˈreɪ.vɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. a wild or violent talk or speech.
- Example: His raving about conspiracy theories made it hard for others to engage in a rational discussion.
verb:
- 1. to talk wildly or incoherently; to speak in a frenzied manner.
- Example: After the loss, he began raving about all sorts of strange ideas.
adjective:
- 1. wildly or extremely enthusiastic or excited.
- Example: The critics gave raving reviews of the new play, declaring it a masterpiece.
- 2. talking or behaving irrationally or frantically, often due to illness.
- Example: He was in a raving state, lost in his own delusions.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'rave', meaning to talk wildly or irrationally.
Common Phrases and Expressions
raving mad:
Completely insane or irrational.
raving fan:
An extremely enthusiastic supporter.
Related Words
rave:
to talk wildly or enthusiastically.
ravingly:
in a manner characterized by wild enthusiasm.
Slang Meanings of raving
Meaning: Going to a rave party.
Example Sentence: We're raving this weekend at the festival.
Meaning: Enthusiastically celebrating or enjoying something.
Example Sentence: They were raving about the concert all night.