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Meaning of raving
The primary meaning of "raving" is to talk or write extremely enthusiastically about something.
Etymology of raving
The word "raving" originates from the Old French word "raver," meaning "to be mad, furious, or delirious"
Historically, it was used to describe someone who was speaking wildly or irrationally, often due to madness, fury, or delirium
Over time, the word evolved to include the sense of enthusiastic or ecstatic speech or writing
Synonyms
ecstatic
enthusiastic
excited
euphoric
thrilled
delighted
overjoyed
elated
effusive
gushing
lavish
glowing
flattering
complimentary
praising
admiring
appreciative
laudatory
commendatory
extolling
praising
applauding
cheering
extolled
commending
acclaiming
congratulatory
celebratory
Definitions
- Talking or writing extremely enthusiastically about something
- * (of a person) speaking or shouting wildly, as if insane or delirious
- * (of an animal) making a loud, fierce cry
Usage Examples
- The crowd was raving about the new restaurant, saying it was the best they'd ever been to
- * The music critic was raving about the band's latest album, calling it a masterpiece
- * After seeing the movie, she was raving about the special effects and the actors' performances
Antonyms
calm
quiet
subdued
restrained
muted
subdued
reserved
reticent
unenthusiastic
lukewarm
indifferent
apathetic
unimpressed
dismissive
critical
disparaging
disapproving
scornful
disdainful
contemptuous