raving

1 of 2

noun

rav·​ing ˈrā-viŋ 

: irrational, incoherent, wild, or extravagant utterance or declamation

—usually used in plural

raving

2 of 2

adjective

1

: talking wildly or irrationally

a raving lunatic

2

: ravishing

a raving beauty

Examples of raving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Conversations with people like Christina left me questioning whether this format of raving is really just a new beacon of wellness culture. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026

The Beachcrest Home Cephas area rug has racked up thousands of perfect ratings from reviewers, with many raving that it’s held up well on the floors of patios, living rooms, and bedrooms. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

Adjective

Sorsby’s physical talent had college coaches raving. — Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 16 June 2026

From bridal showers to garden parties, this sparkling pink drink is sure to get raving reviews. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing raving

• stark raving mad

Rhymes for raving

• braving
• caving
• craving
• graving
• laving
• paving
• saving
• shaving
• slaving
• staving
• waiving
• waving