What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
raging
Example
The raging storm caused widespread damage to the city. [raging: adjective]
Example
The river was raging after the heavy rainfall. [raging: verb]
Example
The crowd was raging against the unjust decision. [raging: present participle]
enraged
Example
He was enraged when he found out that his car had been stolen. [enraged: adjective]
Example
She became enraged when she saw the mess in the kitchen. [enraged: past tense]
Example
The protesters were enraged by the police brutality. [enraged: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Enraged is more commonly used than raging in everyday language, especially in the context of human emotions and behavior.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between raging and enraged?
Both raging and enraged are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
