adj
Uncommon
raging
RAYD-zhihng
Raging (adj) means Extremely intense or violent; out of control. Example: “She had a raging fever all through the night.”
adj
1
Extremely intense or violent; out of control.
"She had a raging fever all through the night."
"A raging storm knocked out power across the coast."
"Firefighters struggled to contain the raging fire that spread through the forest."
How to use raging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery intense, fierce, or unrestrained — used for storms, fevers, arguments, and more.
Common pairings
raging storm
raging fever
raging argument
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Word forms
- Plural
- ragings
- Comparative
- more raging
- Superlative
- most raging
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Rhymes for raging
aging
paging
imaging
staging
damaging
engaging
managing
foraging
packaging
rummaging
massaging
averaging
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Frequently asked questions
What does “raging” mean?
The word “raging” means extremely intense or violent; out of control. In plain terms, very intense, fierce, or unrestrained — used for storms, fevers, arguments, and more.
How do you pronounce “raging”?
“Raging” is pronounced RAYD-zhihng (/ˈɹeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “raging” in a sentence?
Here is “raging” used in a sentence: “She had a raging fever all through the night.”
What part of speech is “raging”?
“Raging” is an adjective.
Is “raging” a common word?
“Raging” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between raging and furious?
Raging describes something extremely intense or out of control, and can apply to fires, storms, arguments, or emotions, while furious specifically describes intense anger in a person. Raging has a wider range of use, including non-human forces like weather or fire.
What kinds of nouns commonly follow raging?
Raging is often used with words like 'fire,' 'storm,' 'argument,' 'debate,' or 'fever' to describe something that has become extremely intense or violent in nature.
Is raging used only to describe emotions?
No, raging can describe any force or situation that has become extremely intense or uncontrollable, including natural events like a raging storm or a raging fire, not just human emotions.
