rave
13 synonyms for rave, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An enthusiastically positive review.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An enthusiastically positive review.
“The film earned raves from nearly every critic.”
craze
have a kangaroo loose in the top paddock
have a screw loose
have bats in one's belfry
have bats in the belfry
have squirrels in the attic
have toys in the attic
nut out
nut up
How to use rave
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rave about something
rave reviews
go to a rave
Etymology
From Middle English raven, "to rave or talk like a madman," from Old French raver — related to rove.
Full origin of rave →Frequently asked questions
What does “rave” mean?
The word “rave” means an enthusiastically positive review. In plain terms, to praise something enthusiastically, to talk incoherently, or a wild all-night dance party.
How do you pronounce “rave”?
“Rave” is pronounced rayv (/ɹeɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “rave” in a sentence?
Here is “rave” used in a sentence: “The film earned raves from nearly every critic.”
What is another word for “rave”?
Words with a similar meaning to “rave” include craze, have a kangaroo loose in the top paddock, have a screw loose, have bats in one's belfry, have bats in the belfry and have squirrels in the attic.
What part of speech is “rave”?
Depending on how it is used, “rave” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “rave” come from?
The word “rave” comes from Old French. From Middle English raven, "to rave or talk like a madman," from Old French raver — related to rove.
Is “rave” a common word?
“Rave” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rave” have?
“Rave” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an enthusiastically positive review.
