English · Word Candidate

raging

/ˈɹeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: ragings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Volatile, very active or unpredictable.

Adjective

A raging storm kept us indoors.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

In a state of rage; in a state of extreme, often uncontrollable, anger.

Adjective

a raging father shouting at us

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A display of rage.

Noun

To quell the ragings of his Father's ire, / And save a guilty world from quenchless fire!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “raging” mean?

Volatile, very active or unpredictable.

Is “raging” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.