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adjective

Definition of ravingnext
as in ranting

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verb

present participle of rave
1
as in drooling
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm she raved about the Mother's Day breakfast of cold coffee and burnt toast that her young children had proudly set before her

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2
as in huffing
to talk loudly and wildly a man stood outside city hall raving like a lunatic about his tax bill

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Recent Examples of raving
Adjective
Some of these people are ranting and raving, threatening violence against strangers or exhibiting tendencies to hurt themselves, others are quietly living in filth or unclothed or unshod in frigid temperatures. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025 Only a raving fan or an agitated individual has the sincere, genuine motivation to provide honest feedback. — Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
And, all of my American friends, the ones who had never asked me anything about my life in Iran, were raving about Persepolis! — Literary Hub, 29 June 2026 Videos of World Cup tourists trying — and raving — about Taco Bell, ranch dressing, even gas station Twinkies, have become the most durable meme of this year’s tournament. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for raving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raving
  1. angry
  2. drooling
  3. huffing
  4. mad
  5. gushing
  6. ranting
  7. indignant
  8. irate
Adjective
  • Around the world, angry locals displaced from their neighborhoods by the high cost of living are revolting against the $135 billion short-term rental industry.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • In person, the range-topping Spider looks hilariously boxy up front, deliciously wedgy from the side, and surprisingly angry from the back.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 15 July 2026
Definition of angry
Verb
  • The clearest early warning is heavy, frantic panting when a dog has not been exercising, along with drooling, red or dark gums, weakness or vomiting.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
  • Isaacs said the symptoms of heat stress or heat stroke include excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, seizures or collapse.
    — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of drooling
Verb
  • This version is battery-powered, meaning no more huffing and puffing!
    — Anja Webb, Parents, 24 June 2026
  • Lee began huffing gasoline at seven years old, court documents stated.
    — Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Definition of huffing
Adjective
  • Over the last few years, there are these sounds that have appeared in certain towns that have driven people mad, that’s actually happening.
    — Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 9 July 2026
  • The scene played out across the soccer-mad nation as Egypt faced the defending World Cup champion in the round-of-16 fixture in Atlanta.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of mad
Verb
  • Brian Grant became a regular at Cafe du Berry, gushing over the decadent French toast.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • There's no doubt about that as the five videos have attracted thousands of comments gushing with praise.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of gushing
Verb
  • Out-of-work electrician Bart Ross, who had a long history of ranting against judges and lawyers, shot himself two days later during a traffic stop outside Milwaukee.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Trump continued ranting as Welker tried to fit in more questions about the weaponization fund, but the president said he was done with the interview, thanking Welker for the time and wishing her a good day before walking away.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
Definition of ranting
Adjective
  • The book-club members roundly disliked it, indignant that the character was being driven mad by perimenopause, as if hormone-replacement therapy didn’t exist.
    — Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Judge Timothy Mazzei asked him Wednesday in a loud, indignant voice.
    — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Definition of indignant
Adjective
  • Los Angeles city leaders and representatives from Lineage heard the complaints from irate residents at the meeting.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • The three officials struggled to speak over the irate audience.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of irate

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