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rave

IPA: //reɪv//

KK: /ræv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is extremely enthusiastic or positive, often used to refer to reviews or opinions that express great excitement.

Example: The movie received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike.

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak or write in an excited and enthusiastic way, often without making much sense.

Example: The fans raved about the concert, praising the band's performance.

noun

Definition: A lively party that lasts all night, often featuring electronic music and dancing.

Example: They went to a rave last weekend and danced until dawn.

transitive verb

Definition: To speak or write about something in an excited or enthusiastic way, often with great emotion.

Example: She raved about the concert, saying it was the best she had ever seen.

ravel

IPA: /ˈrævəl/

KK: /ˈrævəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become untangled or come apart into smaller parts.

Example: The old sweater began to ravel after many washes.

noun

Definition: A tangle or a mess, often referring to threads or fibers that are twisted together.

Example: The ravel of yarn made it difficult to knit the sweater.

transitive verb

Definition: To separate or untangle something, especially threads or fibers, or to make something more complicated.

Example: She tried to ravel the tangled yarn into a neat ball.

ravenous

IPA: /ˈrævənəs/

KK: /ˈrævənəs/

adjective

Definition: Very hungry or having a strong desire for something, especially food.

Example: After the long hike, I was ravenous and couldn't wait to eat.

ravenously

IPA: /ˈrævənəsli/

KK: /ˈrævənəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows extreme hunger or eagerness for something.

Example: After the long hike, they ravenously devoured their sandwiches.

ravenousness

IPA: /ˈrævənəsnəs/

KK: /ˈrævənəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being extremely hungry or having a strong desire for something, often food.

Example: After skipping breakfast, I felt a sense of ravenousness that made it hard to concentrate on my work.

ravish

IPA: //ˈrævɪʃ//

KK: /ˈrævɪʃ/

transitive verb

Definition: To take someone away by force or to overwhelm someone with strong feelings, often in a very intense or passionate way.

Example: The beautiful music seemed to ravish the audience, leaving them in awe.

ravished

IPA: /ˈrævɪʃt/

KK: /ˈrævɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that looks as if they have been violently taken or overwhelmed, often in a way that suggests distress or suffering.

Example: The ravished landscape showed signs of destruction after the storm.

verb

Definition: To seize and carry off someone by force; to fill someone with intense delight or joy.

Example: The beautiful music ravished the audience, leaving them in awe.

ravishing

IPA: /ˈrævɪʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈrævɪʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Very beautiful or attractive in a way that captures attention and admiration.

Example: The actress looked ravishing in her elegant gown at the awards ceremony.

ravishingly

IPA: /ˈrævɪʃɪŋli/

KK: /ˈrævɪʃɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is extremely attractive or beautiful.

Example: She smiled ravishingly, captivating everyone in the room.

ravishment

IPA: /ˈrævɪʃmənt/

KK: /ˈrævɪʃmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of taking someone away by force or the feeling of intense joy and delight.

Example: The artist's performance was a ravishment of the senses, leaving the audience in awe.

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