Synonyms of raves

raves 1 of 2

noun

plural of rave

as in applause

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

raves

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rave

1

as in gushes

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

• gushes
• drools
• rhapsodizes
• enthuses
• fusses
• effuses
• slobbers
• dotes (on)
• fawns
• emotes

2

as in huffs

to talk loudly and wildly

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• huffs
• rants
• fulminates
• blusters
• rages
• spouts
• speaks out
• speaks up
• blares
• harangues
• storms
• sounds off
• mouths (off)
• blurts (out)
• declaims
• pontificates
• blows
• orates
• takes on
• bolts
• carries on
• bloviates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• murmurs
• whispers
• breathes
• grunts
• slurs
• mutters