Meaning of the word raves in English

What does raves mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

raves

US /reɪvz/
UK /reɪvz/

Noun

1.

an act of praising someone or something enthusiastically

Example:
The play received excellent raves from the critics.
Her new album is getting raves.
2.

a large dance party or gathering with electronic dance music, laser light shows, and often illegal drugs

Example:
They went to a huge rave in an abandoned warehouse.
The police broke up the illegal rave.

Verb

1.

to speak or write about someone or something with great enthusiasm or admiration

Example:
Critics raved about her performance.
She always raves about her new car.
2.

to talk in a wild or incoherent way, as if delirious or mad

Example:
He was raving about conspiracy theories all night.
The fever made him rave.