rabid
UK: ˈræb.ɪd | US: ˈræb.ɪd
adj. extremely violent or fanatical
adj. affected with or resembling rabies
adj. marked by uncontrollable enthusiasm or zeal
The word "rabid" traces back to the Latin rabies, meaning "madness" or "rage," which is also the source of the disease name "rabies." The suffix "-id" was added in English to form an adjective. Historically, the term evolved to describe both the violent behavior associated with rabies-infected animals and, metaphorically, extreme fanaticism or fervor in humans. The connection between madness and uncontrolled intensity remains central to its modern meanings.
The rabid dog was quickly isolated to prevent further attacks.
She is a rabid supporter of environmental causes.
His rabid outburst shocked everyone at the meeting.
The mob's rabid chanting grew louder as tensions rose.
Critics dismissed the film's rabid fans as overly obsessive.