Synonyms of raved

raved

verb

past tense of rave

1

as in drooled

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

• drooled
• gushed
• enthused
• rhapsodized
• fussed
• effused
• slobbered
• fawned
• doted (on)
• emoted

2

as in huffed

to talk loudly and wildly

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• huffed
• ranted
• fulminated
• blustered
• spouted
• raged
• stormed
• spoke out
• spoke up
• blared
• pontificated
• harangued
• blurted (out)
• declaimed
• sounded off
• blew
• orated
• bolted
• carried on
• mouthed (off)
• bloviated
• took on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• muttered
• murmured
• whispered
• grunted
• breathed
• slurred

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of raved

And through the spring and summer, that appeared to be the case, as coaches and players alike raved about their new coordinator, who earlier this year was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Some raved about the experience to those in line while others chattered among themselves about their thoughts. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Its popularity was proven when a passerby recognized the dish from a distance and raved about the favor. — Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

The Internet quickly raved over the moment with Marlowe, who wore a casual T-shirt look while her mom rocked a strapless black gown. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

When McGirr’s debut McQueen collection walked the runway in March of 2024 in Paris, some raved and some scoffed. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

Nonetheless, many on the outside raved about Proctor’s first game. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Delevingne is coming off raved about Cannes drama Club Kid, Worthington returned for the blockbuster Avatar franchise and Hemsworth last year had Netflix’s The Witcher. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Through De Paula’s torrid run through the Dodgers’ farm system, officials raved about his keen ability to pick up the baseball, make proper swing decisions and recognize spin. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026