raging
word · lemma: rage
/ˈɹeɪdʒɪŋ/
RAY-jing
/ɹˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
RAY-jing
Definition
Extremely strong or violent, often describing storms, fires, anger, or emotions that feel uncontrollable.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with words like 'storm', 'fire', 'debate', or to describe extreme anger. It emphasizes intensity or uncontrollability. Not typically used for ordinary anger or weak events. More formal than 'mad' or 'angry' when describing emotion.
Spanish: furioso - desbocado (tormenta/fuego)Portuguese (BR): furioso - intenso (tempestade/fogo)Portuguese (PT): furioso - intenso (tempestade/fogo)Chinese (Simplified): 猛烈的 - 狂怒的Chinese (Traditional): 猛烈的 - 狂怒的Hindi: प्रचंड - उग्रArabic: هائج - مشتعلBengali: উন্মত্ত - প্রচণ্ড - অপ্রতিরোধ্যRussian: яростный - бушующий - неистовыйJapanese: 猛烈な - 激しい - 荒れ狂うVietnamese: dữ dội - cuồng nộ - mãnh liệtKorean: 격렬한 - 맹렬한 - 분노에 찬Turkish: şiddetli - öfkeli - kudurmuş (duygu için)Urdu: شدید - بے قابو - غضبناکIndonesian: mengamuk - sangat hebat - menggebu-gebu
Example Sentences
There was a raging storm last night.
basic
The raging fire destroyed the building.
basic
He was in a raging anger after the news.
basic
Social media is full of raging debates these days.
natural
There was raging excitement at the concert last night.
natural
A raging headache kept me in bed all day.
natural