raving

Speaking frenzied nonsense

Raving describes wild, uncontrolled behavior or speech, often from madness or delirium: a raving lunatic.

As an intensifier, it means complete or utter: a raving success, raving mad.

The noun raving (usually plural) refers to incoherent talk: the ravings of a madman.

Separately, raving means attending raves—all-night dance parties with electronic music.

mad

lunatic

Deranged or irrational person

demented · insane · delusional · psychotic · berserk · frenzied · wild-eyed · ranting · incoherent · babbling

ecstatic

rapturous

Feeling intense delight

enthusiastic · glowing · passionate · fervent · ardent · exuberant · ebullient · swooning · breathless · delirious

party

clubbing

Visiting nightclubs for entertainment

trance · EDM · DJ · festival · nightclub · afterhours · warehouse · glowsticks · strobe · lasers

praise

acclaim

Enthusiastic public approval

effusive · five-star · enthusiastic · complimentary · flattering · favorable · stellar · outstanding · brilliant · critics

Categories
Opposites
mental state/sanity

ravingsane

Mentally healthy, clearheaded

rational · lucid · balanced · normal · sensible

emotional intensity/composure

ravingcalm

Free from agitation

composed · serene · tranquil · placid · unruffled

speech/discourse quality

ravingcoherent

Logically connected throughout

measured · articulate · reasoned · logical · lucid

Phrases
Family

craving, ravings, ravingly, ravishment

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG