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raging

 

[ ˈreɪdʒɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotion

Showing or expressing uncontrollable anger or aggression.

Synonyms

angry, furious, stormy

Examples of usage

  • He was in a raging mood after the argument.
  • The crowd became raging after the controversial decision.
Context #2 | Adjective

fire

Spreading quickly with great intensity, especially of fire.

Synonyms

blazing, ferocious, intense

Examples of usage

  • The firefighters struggled to control the raging inferno.
  • The raging wildfire destroyed acres of forest.

Translations

Translations of the word "raging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 furioso

🇮🇳 उग्र

🇩🇪 wütend

🇮🇩 marah

🇺🇦 лютуючий

🇵🇱 wściekły

🇯🇵 激怒している (gekido shite iru)

🇫🇷 furieux

🇪🇸 furioso

🇹🇷 öfkeli

🇰🇷 분노한 (bunnohan)

🇸🇦 غاضب

🇨🇿 zuřící

🇸🇰 zúriaci

🇨🇳 愤怒的 (fènnù de)

🇸🇮 besen

🇮🇸 reiður

🇰🇿 ашулы

🇬🇪 მრისხანე (mriskhane)

🇦🇿 qəzəbli

🇲🇽 furioso

Etymology

The word 'raging' originated from the Middle English word 'ragyen', which meant to act or speak furiously. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe intense emotions or actions. In the modern context, 'raging' is commonly used to depict extreme anger or intense fires.

See also: enrage, enraged, outrage, outrageous, rage.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,472, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.