Synonyms of rave

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verb

ˈrāv 

1

as in to drool

to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm

she raved about the Mother's Day breakfast of cold coffee and burnt toast that her young children had proudly set before her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drool
• gush
• fuss
• enthuse
• rhapsodize
• effuse
• slobber
• fawn
• dote (on)
• emote

2

as in to huff

to talk loudly and wildly

a man stood outside city hall raving about his tax bill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• huff
• rant
• fulminate
• bluster
• spout
• rage
• speak out
• blare
• speak up
• storm
• sound off
• mouth (off)
• blurt (out)
• harangue
• declaim
• pontificate
• blow
• carry on
• orate
• bolt
• take on
• bloviate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• murmur
• mutter
• whisper
• breathe
• grunt
• slur

rave

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noun

as in applause

often raves plural enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval

the books have received even more raves from parents than from the kids they were written for

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applause
• ovation
• praise
• cheering
• cheer
• acclamation
• plaudit(s)
• réclame
• acclaim
• clapping
• tribute
• hail
• hurrah
• paean
• compliment
• eulogy
• encomium
• hallelujah
• panegyric
• homage
• commendation
• hosanna
• accolade
• kudos
• huzzah
• bravo
• citation
• salutation
• kudo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hissing
• whistle
• booing
• sneer
• hiss
• boo
• snort
• raspberry
• snicker
• smirk
• jeer
• hoot
• taunt
• snigger
• gibe
• put-down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rave

Verb

My mom raves about Vuori loungewear, and there’s currently a pair of the brand’s airy, feather-soft wide-leg pants on sale for 25 percent off. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Many of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s 1,000 wedding guests at their July 3 nuptials have raved about the soirée at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Noun

The film, which had its world premiere at May’s Cannes Film Festival and was met with raves, will be released worldwide on the streaming platform later this year, and will receive an awards push. — Scott Feinberg For The Hollywood Reporter, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026

That’s the night that a major rave party is set to take place there. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 July 2026