Rabid

Pronunciation: /ˈræbɪd/

Definitions of rabid

adjective showing an extreme or fanatical support or enthusiasm for something

Example Sentences

A1 The rabid dog chased after the mailman.

A2 The rabid fan cheered loudly for their favorite team.

B1 The rabid supporter refused to listen to any opposing viewpoints.

B2 The rabid conspiracy theorist believed in outlandish ideas.

C1 The rabid political activist was relentless in their pursuit of change.

C2 The rabid journalist was known for their hard-hitting investigative pieces.

Examples of rabid in a Sentence

formal The rabid dog was quickly captured by animal control.

informal That rabid dog is causing a lot of trouble in the neighborhood.

slang Watch out for that rabid mutt, it's dangerous!

figurative The rabid fan of the team would do anything to support them.

Grammatical Forms of rabid

• past tense: raved
• plural: rabids
• comparative: more rabid
• superlative: most rabid
• present tense: raves
• future tense: will rave
• perfect tense: have raved
• continuous tense: is raving
• singular: rabid
• positive degree: rabid
• infinitive: to rave
• gerund: raving
• participle: raving

Origin and Evolution of rabid

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rabid' originates from the Latin word 'rabidus', which means 'furious' or 'mad'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone affected by rabies, the word 'rabid' has evolved to also mean extreme enthusiasm or passion towards something.