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rave

rave

30 4.5
A very positive review that praises something strongly
  • noun
  • /reɪv/
: 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.

    The Iced Coffee Hour

  • Wow, that's really a rave review.

    The DUFF (2015)

  • A rave from The Times.

    A Complete Unknown (2024)

  • 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.

    Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017)

  • 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
19 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
critical acclaim
vsrave
8 4.2

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

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

Praise people give someone in public for something good they did

is an intense evaluative approval directed at art or products
acclamation
vsrave
2 6.7

Loud enthusiastic praise that a group gives

is a focused strong judgment aimed at artworks and products
plaudit
vsrave
  • Formal
1 8.2

An expression of strong praise for someone or something

is a full enthusiastic assessment rather than one brief praising remark

Antonyms

negative
832 2.9

Causing harm or showing strong dislike

disapproval
45 3.0

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

Compounds

rave review
  • Literature
19 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
30 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.