Definition of raving
(Entry 1 of 2)
: irrational, incoherent, wild, or extravagant utterance or declamation
—usually used in plural
raving
adjectiveDefinition of raving (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: talking wildly or irrationally
a raving lunatic
2
: ravishing
a raving beauty
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