rave

1 to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm to break the awkward silence after my parents' argument, our guest raved about the canned beans and franks we'd set before him Synonyms drool, effuse, enthuse, fuss, gush, rhapsodize, slobberRelated Words dote (on), fawn; emote

2 to talk loudly and wildly a man stood outside city hall raving like a lunatic about his tax bill Synonyms bluster, fulminate, huff, rant, spoutRelated Words sound off, speak out, speak up; blare, blurt out, bolt; bloviate, blow, declaim, harangue, mouth (off), orate, pontificate; carry on, rage, storm, take onNear Antonyms grunt, murmur, mutter, slur; breathe, whisper

often raves pl  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 acclamation, cheer, cheering, ovation, plaudit(s), applause(s), réclameRelated 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, praiseNear Antonyms boo, hiss, hoot, jeer, raspberry, smirk, sneer, snicker, snigger, snort, whistle; gibe (or jibe), put-down, tauntAntonyms booing, hissing