adjective
raving
RAY-vihng
Raving (adjective) means talking wildly or incoherently, often out of madness or extreme emotion. Example: “The old man on the corner was raving about the end of the world.”
adjective
1
Talking wildly or incoherently, often out of madness or extreme emotion.
"The old man on the corner was raving about the end of the world."
2
Used to intensify a description, especially "raving mad" or "raving success."
"The show was a raving success with critics and fans alike."
noun
1
Wild, incoherent talk.
"Nobody paid attention to his feverish ravings."
How to use raving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTalking or acting in a wild, irrational way, or (as an intensifier) extreme.
Common pairings
raving mad
raving lunatic
raving success
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Word forms
- Plural
- ravings
- Comparative
- more raving
- Superlative
- most raving
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What does “raving” mean?
The word “raving” means talking wildly or incoherently, often out of madness or extreme emotion. In plain terms, talking or acting in a wild, irrational way, or (as an intensifier) extreme.
How do you pronounce “raving”?
“Raving” is pronounced RAY-vihng (/ˈɹeɪvɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “raving” in a sentence?
Here is “raving” used in a sentence: “The old man on the corner was raving about the end of the world.”
What part of speech is “raving”?
Depending on how it is used, “raving” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “raving” have?
“Raving” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: talking wildly or incoherently, often out of madness or extreme emotion.
