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rave review

rave review

19 3.3
A very positive written or spoken opinion about something such as a play
  • noun
  • /reɪv rɪˈvjuː/
  • Literature
: crítica entusiasta
  • Wow, that's really a rave review.
  • receive rave reviews

I personally really don't understand the rave reviews about this concealer.

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Examples

  • After Sun is getting pretty rave reviews here at Cannes.

  • I incorporated her shots in the video, and the entire production received rave reviews.

    Blog text (25)

  • From him, it was a rare, rave review.

    Fiction book (1995)

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

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

    Academic text (2012)

  • Bill Clinton got rave reviews for his speech at the Democratic National Convention.

    Blog text (18)

  • Just search on Google, and you can read rave reviews about this unlocking service.

    Blog text (29)

  • The four-volume Journey to the West, for example, got rave reviews, but demand is limited.

    Blog text (11)

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

    Blog text (8)

  • His performance in 'Talk Radio' got rave reviews and a Tony nomination.

Synonyms

praise
vsrave review
220 1.0

Words or actions that show admiration for someone

is a specific enthusiastic evaluation rather than broad general approval
rave
vsrave review
30 4.5

A very positive review that praises something strongly

is the same but is a formal evaluation given in speech or writing
positive feedback
vsrave review
10 3.2

Comments that praise or encourage someone's work

focuses specifically on strong enthusiastic praise of a product or performance
critical acclaim
vsrave review
8 4.2

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

is similar praise but may come from any reviewer, not only critics
superlative
vsrave review
7 5.7

A very strong, often exaggerated way of praising someone or something

shows strong praise focused on sincere enthusiasm rather than exaggeration
five-star review
vsrave review
4 2.0

A very positive rating that says a product or service is top quality

expresses praise more in words and enthusiasm than only a top rating
plaudits
vsrave review
  • Formal
4 8.2

Praise people give someone in public for something good they did

acts as an evaluative statement highlighting great enthusiasm for something
acclamation
vsrave review
2 6.7

Loud enthusiastic praise that a group gives

is focused on a judged evaluation rather than collective vocal approval
plaudit
vsrave review
  • Formal
1 8.2

An expression of strong praise for someone or something

is an evaluative statement showing strong praise aimed at a work

Antonyms

criticism
649 3.0

Disapproval that points out faults

negative feedback
  • Specialized
10 3.9

Part of a system's output that is sent back to reduce change and keep it stable

How Positive

rave review
  • Literature
19 3.3

Surface Forms

rave review singular
rave reviews plural

Morphology

rave + review

The meaning 'a very positive evaluation' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'rave' (an extremely favorable endorsement) with 'review' (an evaluation). This modifier+noun composition follows normal English patterns and is cross-linguistically plausible, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

The noun rave review comes from the verb rave, which once meant to speak wildly and excitedly. Imagine a reviewer so full of praise they almost shout and move wildly. That loud praise is called a 'rave', so a rave review means 'very enthusiastic' praise.