Pronunciation: /ˈræntɪŋ/

Definitions of ranting

verb to speak or write at length in a wild, impassioned, or vehement manner

Example Sentences

A1 She was ranting about the bad service at the restaurant.

A2 The customer was ranting loudly at the cashier for overcharging.

B1 The politician started ranting about the lack of funding for education.

B2 After a few drinks, he began ranting about his ex-girlfriend to anyone who would listen.

C1 The professor was ranting passionately about the importance of environmental conservation.

C2 The author spent hours ranting on social media about the negative reviews of his latest book.

Examples of ranting in a Sentence

formal The professor spent the entire lecture ranting about the importance of citing sources in academic writing.

informal My mom is always ranting about how messy my room is.

slang I can't stand when people start ranting about things they know nothing about.

figurative The storm clouds gathered, as if nature itself was ranting about the impending downpour.

Grammatical Forms of ranting

past tense

ranted

plural

rantings

comparative

more ranting

superlative

most ranting

present tense

rant

future tense

will rant

perfect tense

have ranted

continuous tense

is ranting

singular

ranting

positive degree

rant

infinitive

to rant

gerund

ranting

participle

ranted

Origin and Evolution of ranting

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'ranting' originated from the Middle English word 'ranten' which meant to be wild or furious.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ranting' has evolved to also mean speaking or writing in a loud, violent, or extravagant manner, often expressing strong emotions or opinions.