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.