Raving
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹeɪvɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Raving is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of rave.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of rave.
More Meanings
- (usually in the plural) Wild, incoherent, or irrational talk.
- Talking wildly.
- Causing excitement or wild praise.
- Incoherently
Example Sentences
He went stark, raving mad.
She was not considered a raving beauty.
A production without design would resemble more the ravings of a madman, than the sober efforts of genius and learning.
Those words appearing to be merely the ravings of superannuation, they were not regarded; but when no other traces of Mary could be found, old Andrew went up to consult this crazy dame once more, but he was not able to bring any such thing to her recollection.
Word Forms
- ravings
Synonyms for raving
Depending on context, synonyms include wild, insane, rave, ravingly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ravingly, insane, wild, madman, crazy, mad.
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