Definitions
- Describing someone who is speaking or expressing their opinion in an extremely enthusiastic and positive manner. - Referring to a person who is praising something or someone with great enthusiasm. - Talking about an intense and passionate expression of admiration or approval.
- Describing someone who is feeling or showing enthusiasm, eagerness, or anticipation. - Referring to a person who is thrilled or delighted about something. - Talking about an emotional state characterized by high energy, enthusiasm, and anticipation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a high level of enthusiasm or excitement.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's emotional state.
- 3Both words can be used to describe how someone is speaking or expressing themselves.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Ravingly implies a higher level of intensity than excitedly.
- 2Focus: Ravingly is often used to describe someone's positive opinion or praise for something specific, while excitedly can be used more broadly to describe a general state of excitement.
- 3Connotation: Ravingly can have a slightly negative connotation, suggesting that someone is overly enthusiastic or exaggerating, while excitedly is generally positive.
- 4Usage: Ravingly is less commonly used than excitedly in everyday language.
- 5Formality: Ravingly is less formal than excitedly.
Remember this!
Ravingly and excitedly are both adverbs used to describe a high level of enthusiasm or excitement. However, ravingly suggests a more intense and specific expression of enthusiasm, while excitedly is a more general description of a person's emotional state. Additionally, ravingly can have a slightly negative connotation, while excitedly is generally positive.
