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

These were not harmless ivory-tower ravings. — Sarah Digregorio, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026

There’s no gospel to be found in raving, only a temporary respite. — Álex Maroño Porto, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026

Adjective

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

Following the show, fans ran to the comments section to leave their raving reviews. — Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 5 Jan. 2023

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