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rave
1[ reyv ]
verb (used without object)
- to talk wildly, as in delirium.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
- to talk or write with extravagant enthusiasm:
She raved about her trip to Europe.
- (of wind, water, storms, etc.) to make a wild or furious sound; rage.
verb (used with object)
- to utter as if in madness.
noun
- an act of raving.
- an extravagantly enthusiastic appraisal or review of something.
- a dance party featuring electronic dance music arranged by a disc jockey and a light show or other visual effects, and typically characterized by amphetamine and psychedelic drug use:
They have these all-night raves in a field just outside the city limits.
- British Informal. a boisterous party, especially a dance:
We hung pretty party lights and invited everyone who lived in the building to our rooftop rave.
adjective
- extravagantly flattering or enthusiastic:
rave reviews of a new play.
rave
2[ reyv ]
noun
- a vertical sidepiece of a wagon or other vehicle.
rave
1/ ɪ /
verb
- to utter (something) in a wild or incoherent manner, as when mad or delirious
- intr to speak in an angry uncontrolled manner
- intr (of the sea, wind, etc) to rage or roar
- informal.intr; foll by over or about to write or speak (about) with great enthusiasm
- slang.intr to enjoy oneself wildly or uninhibitedly
noun
- informal.
- enthusiastic or extravagant praise
- ( as modifier )
a rave review
- slang.
- Also calledrave-up a party
- a professionally organized party for young people, with electronic dance music, sometimes held in a field or disused building
- slang.a fad or fashion
the latest rave
- a name given to various types of dance music, such as techno, that feature fast electronic rhythm
rave
2/ ɪ /
noun
- a vertical sidepiece on a wagon
Other Word Forms
- İ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of rave1
Origin of rave2
Word History and Origins
Origin of rave1
Origin of rave2
Idioms and Phrases
see rant and rave ; stark raving mad .Example Sentences
In the moment, it's all too easy to rave about the spectacle and exceeded expectations.
The DJ traces this back to watching rave documentaries as a teenager and going to nights at Glasgow's legendary Sub Club venue.
Students soon began commenting on Cohen’s Instagram posts, raving about the course and asking when the next would be held.
Nigel raves enthusiastically about a particularly "mind-blowing" sparring session against an unnamed top-level fighter which left him too excited to sleep.
Halfway through spring, his performance has drawn rave reviews, and he’s already stepping into a role in the secondary, according to position coach Demetrice Martin.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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