ravingly

With manic intensity

Ravingly is an adverb form of raving, meaning in a wild, frenzied, or delirious manner: He was ravingly incoherent after the fever set in.

The word is rare—raving itself usually serves as the adverb: raving mad, raving drunk.

When ravingly does appear, it emphasizes extreme or unhinged behavior.

frenzied

maniacally

With frenzied obsession

feverishly · wildly · chaotically · uncontrollably · berserk · amok · tumultuously · convulsively · spasmodically · tempestuously

enthusiastically

passionately

With intense emotion

vehemently · intensely · earnestly · rapturously · ecstatically · effusively · gushingly · excitedly · exuberantly · ebulliently

insanely

madly

In uncontrolled fashion

irrationally · derangedly · dementedly · unhinged · delusionally · incoherently · nonsensically · senselessly · absurdly · preposterously

Opposites
emotional intensity and composure

ravinglycalmly

In a tranquil manner

serenely · placidly · tranquilly · composedly · peacefully

mental coherence

ravinglylucidly

With clear expression

rationally · coherently · sanely · soberly · sensibly

Phrases
Family

raving, ravings

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G