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ravings

 

[ ˈreɪ.vɪŋz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

uncontrolled talk

Ravings refer to incoherent or nonsensical talk that is often marked by enthusiasm or madness. It can also denote passionate expressions of opinion or feeling, typically in an uncontrolled or exaggerated manner.

Synonyms

frenzies, outbursts, ramblings, rants

Examples of usage

  • His ravings about the conspiracy made no sense to anyone.
  • The author's ravings in the novel highlighted his character's descent into madness.
  • During the debate, she was too caught up in her ravings to listen to the opposing side.
  • The teacher had to calm down the class after their ravings disrupted the lesson.

Translations

Translations of the word "ravings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 delírios

🇮🇳 पागलपन

🇩🇪 Wahnvorstellungen

🇮🇩 kegilaan

🇺🇦 божевілля

🇵🇱 szaleństwa

🇯🇵 狂気の叫び

🇫🇷 délire

🇪🇸 delirio

🇹🇷 çılgınlık

🇰🇷 망상

🇸🇦 هذيان

🇨🇿 blouznění

🇸🇰 blúznenie

🇨🇳 狂言

🇸🇮 norost

🇮🇸 vitleysa

🇰🇿 жынды

🇬🇪 გიჟური

🇦🇿 dəlilik

🇲🇽 delirio

Etymology

The term 'raving' originates from the Middle English term 'rave', which itself derives from the Old Norse 'rǫf', meaning 'to roam by night', reflecting the chaotic and often wild nature of such speech. Historically, 'raving' has been associated with states of madness and intense emotion. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a broader range of passionate or frenzied expressions, often considered nonsensical or exaggerated. In literature and culture, 'ravings' have been portrayed as a manifestation of a person’s inner turmoil or a reflection of societal lunacy, thus cementing the term into the lexicon of psychological and artistic discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,946, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.