Ranter

Pronunciation: /ˈræntər/

Definitions of ranter

noun a person who speaks or behaves in an extravagant and impassioned way, typically in order to attract attention or impress others

Example Sentences

A1 The ranter at the park was shouting about the government.

A2 The ranter on the street corner was attracting a small crowd with their passionate speech.

B1 The ranter in the town square was known for their fiery rants about social issues.

B2 The ranter on the internet forum had a reputation for stirring up controversy with their strong opinions.

C1 The ranter at the political rally was able to captivate the audience with their charismatic delivery.

C2 The ranter on the television talk show was known for their eloquent and persuasive arguments.

Examples of ranter in a Sentence

formal The speaker was a passionate ranter, delivering his speech with fervor and conviction.

informal That ranter at the town hall meeting just wouldn't stop shouting about his opinions.

slang I can't stand that ranter who is always going on about conspiracy theories.

figurative Her mind was like a chaotic ranter, with thoughts and ideas swirling around uncontrollably.

Grammatical Forms of ranter

• past tense: ranted
• plural: ranters
• comparative: more ranting
• superlative: most ranting
• present tense: rants
• future tense: will rant
• perfect tense: have ranted
• continuous tense: is ranting
• singular: ranter
• positive degree: rant
• infinitive: to rant
• gerund: ranting
• participle: ranting

Origin and Evolution of ranter

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'ranter' originated from the Middle English term 'rante', which meant to rave or talk wildly.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who raved or talked wildly, the term 'ranter' evolved to refer to a person who speaks loudly and aggressively, often in a religious or political context. Over time, it has come to also describe someone who expresses extreme or fanatical views.