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

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."

Used to intensify a description, especially "raving mad" or "raving success."

"The show was a raving success with critics and fans alike."

noun

Wild, incoherent talk.

"Nobody paid attention to his feverish ravings."

How to use raving

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTalking or acting in a wild, irrational way, or (as an intensifier) extreme.

Common pairings

raving mad raving lunatic raving success

Word forms

more raving comparative, more raving comparative, ravings plural, most raving superlative, most raving superlative

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Rhymes for raving

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Frequently asked questions

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.