rave

²rave

noun

Definition of RAVE

1

: an act or instance of raving

2

: an extravagantly favorable criticism <the play received the critics' raves>

3

: a large overnight dance party featuring techno music and usually involving the taking of mind-altering drugs

Examples of RAVE

1. Her review of the movie was a rave.
2. <the books have received even more raves from parents than from the kids they were written for>

First Known Use of RAVE

1598

Related to RAVE

Synonyms: acclamation, cheer, cheering, ovation, plaudit(s), rave(s), réclame

Antonyms: booing, hissing

Related Words: clapping; bravo, hail, hallelujah, hurrah (also hooray or hoorah), hosanna, huzzah (or huzza); acclaim, accolade, citation, commendation, compliment, encomium, eulogy, homage, kudo, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute; kudos, praise

Near Antonyms: boo, hiss, hoot, jeer, raspberry, smirk, sneer, snicker, snigger, snort, whistle; gibe (or jibe), put-down, taunt

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