Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

raving

Adjective

/ˈreɪ.vɪŋ/

Definition

Raving refers to speaking or shouting in an enthusiastic, excited, or wild manner. It can also imply talking in a frenzied way, especially when someone is confused or delirious.

Examples

The raving fans cheered loudly for their team.
He was raving about the new restaurant he discovered last week.
In her raving state, she couldn’t form clear sentences.

Meaning

The term ‘raving’ can describe someone who is expressing intense emotion, whether it be happiness, anger, or madness. It often carries a connotation of being irrational or out of control in speech.