raving
- adverb
- /ˈreɪvɪŋ/
- Informal
:
frenéticamente
- She was raving mad when she found out someone had scratched her car.
Examples
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The fans were raving with excitement after their team won the championship in overtime.
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The fans were raving after their team won the championship in overtime.
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He stormed into the room, raving about the terrible service he had received.
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She went raving after the concert.
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They went raving after the game.
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He stormed into the room, raving about the terrible service he had received.
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She left the party raving about the amazing performance of the band.
Synonyms
104
2.9
In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling
61
3.2
In a very wild and uncontrolled way
13
5.1
In a way that shows very fast, nervous energy because of strong excitement or worry
12
4.7
In a wild and foolish way
8
7.9
In a very wild and excited way without control
4
7.3
Showing very strong, often angry feelings that seem unreasonable
2
3.7
In a very strong and violent way
2
7.2
With very high energy and little control
1
7.0
Very quickly and in a worried or excited way
1
7.4
In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling
1
7.5
In a loud, wild, and very lively way
1
9.5
In a state of rapid activity and excitement
In a very excited and wild way
In a wild, panicked way
In a strong, emotional, and wild way
In a very strong, angry, or violent way
With strong, excited feeling for something
Speak or write with too much excited praise
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Etymology
Raving as an adverb comes from rave, meaning 'to be very wild or mad', and people say 'raving mad' to show a very strong state. So raving can mean doing something in a very wild, intense, or frenzied way.