raging
UK: ˈreɪdʒɪŋ | US: ˈreɪdʒɪŋ
adj. showing intense anger or violence
adj. (of a fire, storm, etc.) occurring with great force or intensity
adj. (informal) extreme or remarkable in degree
The word "raging" derives from the Old French "rage" (fury, madness), which itself comes from the Latin "rabies" (madness, rage). The suffix "-ing" is a productive English suffix used to form present participles or adjectives indicating a state or action. Over time, "raging" evolved to describe not only human anger but also natural phenomena (e.g., storms, fires) exhibiting uncontrolled intensity.
The raging storm destroyed several coastal villages.
He was in a raging temper after the argument.
The fire spread quickly, fueled by the raging winds.
She gave a raging performance that left the audience stunned.
The debate turned into a raging conflict between the two politicians.