Raved: meaning, definitions and examples
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raved
[ reɪvd ]
intense excitement
To rave means to talk or write about something with a lot of enthusiasm or excitement. It often implies praising something to an enthusiastic extent, sometimes to the point of exaggeration. Raving can also refer to expressing oneself in a wild or frantic manner, particularly in relation to music or parties. In some contexts, it might also denote a state of delirium or intense emotion. Raving can suggest a sense of abandon, where a person loses themselves in the intensity of their feelings.
Synonyms
enthused, exclaimed, praised, ranted
Examples of usage
- She raved about the new restaurant in town.
- Fans raved over the band's performance.
- The critic raved about the latest novel.
- He was raving with joy after winning the lottery.
Translations
Translations of the word "raved" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gritado de entusiasmo
🇮🇳 उत्साह से चिल्लाना
🇩🇪 geschrien vor Begeisterung
🇮🇩 berteriak dengan antusias
🇺🇦 скандувати з ентузіазмом
🇵🇱 krzyczeć z entuzjazmem
🇯🇵 熱狂して叫ぶ
🇫🇷 crié avec enthousiasme
🇪🇸 gritar de entusiasmo
🇹🇷 coşkuyla bağırmak
🇰🇷 열광적으로 외치다
🇸🇦 صرخ من الحماس
🇨🇿 křičel nadšeně
🇸🇰 kričať s nadšením
🇨🇳 兴奋地喊叫
🇸🇮 kričati z navdušenjem
🇮🇸 hrópa af ánægju
🇰🇿 қызығушылықпен айқайлау
🇬🇪 აღტაცებით ყვირილი
🇦🇿 həyəcanla qışqırmaq
🇲🇽 gritar de entusiasmo
Etymology
The word 'rave' originates from the Middle English term 'raven', which meant to talk wildly or talk fast, derived from the Old French 'raver', meaning to rave or talk nonsense. It came to signify a more positive connotation of enthusiastic talk or expression. The term has evolved in usage over the centuries, expanding its scope to include expressions of extreme excitement or ecstasy. In the 20th century, 'rave' took on a new meaning within music culture, specifically relating to the energetic and euphoric atmosphere of rave parties, which involve electronic dance music. The connotation of the word has shifted considerably from its initial usage to embrace celebrations of diverse emotions.