rabid

adjective

ra·​bid ˈra-bəd 

also

ˈrā- 

1

a

: extremely violent : furious

b

: going to extreme lengths in expressing or pursuing a feeling, interest, or opinion

rabid editorials

a rabid supporter

2

: affected with rabies

a rabid dog

rabidity

rə-ˈbi-də-tē 

ra-, 

rā-

noun

rabidly

ˈra-bəd-lē 

also ˈrā-

adverb

rabidness noun

Synonyms of rabid

• extreme
• radical
• revolutionary

Examples of rabid in a Sentence

a politician with rabid supporters

Her husband is a rabid baseball fan.

Recent Examples on the Web

Traveling cross-country to face a rabid Buffalo fanbase will not cure Herbert’s hiccups. — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026

Ahead of what will likely be a rabid San Sebastián Film Festival premiere, Brad Pitt joined his Heart of the Beast director David Ayer for a press conference on Wednesday. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

California counties are reporting more rabid bats in 2026, including cases in the Bay Area, Sutter County and Yosemite National Park. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026

His music covers the entire spectrum, and he's built a rabid following of millions of fans. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin rabidus mad, from rabere

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

rabid

adjective

ra·​bid ˈrab-əd 

also ˈrā-bəd

1

: extremely violent : furious

2

: going to extreme lengths (as in interest or opinion)

rabid supporters

3

: affected with rabies

a rabid dog

rabidly adverb

Medical Definition

rabid

adjective

ra·​bid

ˈrab-əd also ˈrā-bəd

: affected with rabies

a rabid dog