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

Not that the visitors, who raved about the concrete columns and chalk statues, seemed to have cared. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

But lately, the products being raved about have been different compared to the last two decades of recommendations. — Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026

Noun

The group will also play a rave show at Under the K Bridge Park tomorrow. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 Aug. 2026

Developed in the 1960s as a surgical anesthesia, ketamine has grown in popularity as a recreational drug, particularly within the rave and nightlife community, for its dissociative and psychedelic effects. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026