raving
|rav/ing|
B2
/ˈreɪvɪŋ/
(rave)
wild enthusiasm or madness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'raving' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'raven,' where 'raven' meant 'to speak wildly or incoherently.'
Historical Evolution
'raven' transformed into the modern English word 'rave,' and eventually became 'raving' as an adjective and noun.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to speak wildly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'wild or irrational enthusiasm or madness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of speaking wildly or irrationally; often used in plural form.
His ravings about the end of the world were unsettling.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41