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rave

rave

29 4.5
A very positive review that praises something strongly
  • noun
  • /reɪv/
translation icon : crítica entusiasta
  • The four-volume Journey to the West, for example, got rave reviews, but demand is limited.
  • rave reviews
  • receive raves
  • draw rave reviews

Samuel Andrea's course on music has got rave reviews.

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Examples

  • Samuel Andrea's course on music has got rave reviews.

  • Wow, that's really a rave review.

  • A rave from The Times.

  • So definitely rave reviews on that.

  • I mean, people are leaving rave reviews on this book and just, you know, really again, just saying this is a fantastic book.

  • We can stay up, wait for the rave reviews.

  • A science teacher's use of specific websites received rave reviews from students.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The quality of the wines produced from the French varieties on Tuscan soil has drawn rave reviews.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Profit With Purpose has already received rave reviews from a huge number of brands, marketers, influencers, and celebrities.

    Blog text (8)
  • The movie received a rave from several leading critics, highlighting its stunning visual effects.

Synonyms

rave review
vsrave
  • Literature
15 3.3

A very positive written or spoken opinion about something such as a play

is the broad label for this extreme approval in arts and products
7 4.2

Praise and respect from critics for a work like a film or book

is more emotional and extreme than this professional appreciation
plaudit
vsrave
  • Formal
4 8.2

An expression of strong praise for someone or something

is a full enthusiastic assessment rather than one brief praising remark
acclamation
vsrave
3 6.7

Loud enthusiastic praise that a group gives

is a focused strong judgment aimed at artworks and products
plaudits
vsrave
  • Formal
8.2

Praise people give someone in public for something good they did

is an intense evaluative approval directed at art or products

Antonyms

974 2.9

Causing harm or showing strong dislike

45 3.0

A feeling that shows you do not agree with someone or what they do

Compounds

rave review
  • Literature
15 3.3

A very positive written or spoken opinion about something such as a play

rave-up
  • UK
1 9.1

A lively noisy party with loud music and dancing

How Positive

rave
29 4.5

Surface Forms

rave singular
raves plural

Etymology

A rave (as in 'a rave review') comes from the verb rave meaning to speak with wild excitement, so a 'rave' is strong, enthusiastic praise. That's why critics use 'rave' to show they love a play, film, or show very much.