raging meaning and definition

RAGING adjective

Definition of raging (adjective)

1. characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
   • "the fighting became hot and heavy"; "a hot engagement"; "a raging battle"; "the river became a raging torrent"
   • synonyms: hot
2. very severe
   • "a raging thirst"; "a raging toothache"
3. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger
   • "angry clouds on the horizon"; "furious winds"; "the raging sea"
   • synonyms: angry, furious, tempestuous, wild