Raving: meaning, definitions and examples

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raving

 

[ ˈreɪvɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing someone's behavior

Extremely enthusiastic or excited; wild or frenzied.

Synonyms

enthusiastic, excited, frenzied

Examples of usage

  • She gave a raving speech about the importance of climate change.
  • The audience went raving mad when their favorite band came on stage.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing a review or critique

Highly enthusiastic or positive; extremely favorable.

Synonyms

enthusiastic, glowing, positive

Examples of usage

  • The movie received raving reviews from critics.
  • The chef got raving feedback for his new dish.

Translations

Translations of the word "raving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 delirante

🇮🇳 उन्मत्त

🇩🇪 rasend

🇮🇩 mengigau

🇺🇦 божевільний

🇵🇱 szalony

🇯🇵 狂乱

🇫🇷 délirant

🇪🇸 delirante

🇹🇷 çılgın

🇰🇷 미친

🇸🇦 هذيان

🇨🇿 šílený

🇸🇰 šialený

🇨🇳 狂乱

🇸🇮 blazen

🇮🇸 brjálæðislegur

🇰🇿 есі ауысқан

🇬🇪 გიჟური

🇦🇿 dəli

🇲🇽 delirante

Etymology

The word 'raving' originated from the Middle English word 'rave', which means 'to show signs of madness or delirium'. Over time, 'raving' evolved to describe extreme enthusiasm or excitement in a positive context.

See also: rave.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,929, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.