Meaning & Definition of word "Raging"

Raging

/ˈreɪ.dʒɪŋ/

verb:

  • 1. Present participle of 'rage'; to express violent uncontrollable anger.
    • Example: She was raging at the unfair treatment she received from her boss.

adjective:

  • 1. Intensely violent or furious; characterized by extreme emotion or activity.
    • Example: The raging storm caused widespread damage across the coastline.
  • 2. Full of anger; extremely angry.
    • Example: He was raging when he discovered his car had been vandalized.
  • 3. Happening in a rapid or uncontrolled manner.
    • Example: The raging fire spread quickly through the dry forest.

Etymology

From the verb 'rage', which comes from Old French 'rager' meaning to be furious.

Common Phrases and Expressions

raging success:

An overwhelming or extraordinary success.

raging inferno:

A very intense fire that is burning uncontrollably.

raging hormones:

Referring to the intense emotional and physical changes of adolescence.

Related Words

rage:

Intense, violent anger.

rager:

A person who is angry or aggressive.

enraged:

Very angry; filled with rage.

Slang Meanings of raging

Meaning: To party intensely or wildly.

Example Sentence: We were out raging all night long.

Meaning: To be excessively enthusiastic.

Example Sentence: He was raging about the new game release.