Synonyms of raved

raved

verb

past tense of rave

1

as in drooled

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

• drooled
• gushed
• enthused
• rhapsodized
• fussed
• effused
• slobbered
• fawned
• doted (on)
• emoted

2

as in huffed

to talk loudly and wildly

a man stood outside city hall raving like a lunatic about his tax bill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• huffed
• ranted
• fulminated
• blustered
• spouted
• raged
• stormed
• spoke out
• spoke up
• blared
• pontificated
• harangued
• blurted (out)
• declaimed
• sounded off
• blew
• orated
• bolted
• carried on
• mouthed (off)
• bloviated
• took on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• muttered
• murmured
• whispered
• grunted
• breathed
• slurred

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of raved

The coach raved about the developments in Agyabeng’s decision-making quality and speed since being drafted by Sporting KC. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Online and elsewhere, fans raved about the experience, highlighting not just the sporting event itself but also Mexico City’s overall appeal as a host city, from its gastronomic attractions to its welcoming atmosphere for out-of-towners. — Alan Chazaro, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026

The Canes also continue to try to flip several 2027 players, including linebacker Aston Whiteside, a Texas A&M commitment who raved about his UM visit last weekend. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Asked about McDaniels after practice on Monday, before this deal was done, Ball raved about his lanky teammate's capability and compared him to a video game creation. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Eli Tan at the New York Times raved about Muse handling a call to his insurance company. — Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026

And through the spring and summer, that appeared to be the case, as coaches and players alike raved about their new coordinator, who earlier this year was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Some raved about the experience to those in line while others chattered among themselves about their thoughts. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Curry also raved about rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, expressed dismay that some prognosticators expect the Warriors to miss the postseason, and dished on coach Steve Kerr’s new offensive philosophy. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026