Definition

In a very intense or furious way.

Example

The storm was ragingly fierce, causing chaos in the streets.

Conversation

Did you see how he was driving that car last night?

Yeah, he was going ragingly fast!

I thought for sure he would get pulled over.

I know, right? It was a miracle he didn't!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ragingly → It is formed from "raging" (from the verb "rage", which comes from Old French *rage*, meaning intense anger) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "ragingly" means in a manner that expresses intense anger.

Memory Tip

Think of someone expressing their intense anger ('rage') in a specific way ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'ragingly' describes how someone is acting with great anger.

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