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Rabid: meaning, definitions and examples

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rabid

 

[ หˆrรฆbษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

intense emotion

Rabid is used to describe a person or animal that is affected by extreme aggression or madness, often associated with rabies infection. It can also refer to fervent enthusiasm, particularly in a negative sense.

Synonyms

fanatical, frenzied, mad, wild

Examples of usage

  • He was rabid with anger after the dispute.
  • The rabid fans became a security concern at the concert.
  • She dismissed the rabid arguments against her idea.
Context #2 | Adjective

disease description

Rabid also specifically refers to an animal infected with rabies, a viral disease that affects the central nervous system and is typically transmitted through bites. In this context, it emphasizes danger and the potential threat to humans.

Synonyms

contagious, infected, virulent

Examples of usage

  • A rabid dog was spotted in the neighborhood.
  • Rabid animals are a serious health risk.
  • Be careful around any rabid wildlife.

Translations

Translations of the word "rabid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น raivoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคญเฅ€เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wรผtend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gila

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะถะตะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล›ciekล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹‚็Šฌ็—…ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enragรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rabioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถfkeli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด‘๊ฒฌ๋ณ‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงุฆุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zuล™ivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรบriaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹‚ๆšด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ srdnjak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brjรกla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒŸแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™zษ™bli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rabioso

Etymology

The word 'rabid' originates from the Latin 'rabidus', which means 'mad' or 'furious'. This, in turn, derives from 'rabere', meaning 'to rave', reflecting the intense agitation seen in rabies-affected animals. Historically, rabies has been known since ancient times, described in classical literature as a disease that causes furious madness in afflicted animals. The term evolved over the centuries to encompass not only the disease itself but also its metaphorical use in describing extreme emotional states in humans. The connection between the physical symptoms of rabid animals and the emotional states of humans created a blend of meanings, leading to its modern usage.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,044, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.