RAMBUNCTIOUS Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

rambunctious

adjective

ram-ˈbəŋk-shəs

Definition of rambunctious

as in boisterous

being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way that beach is often taken over by packs of rambunctious young people, so don't go there expecting peace and quiet

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Recent Examples of rambunctious Enter a rambunctious alien, who crash-lands on Earth just when Lilo needs him the most. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 By later this evening, the moon will also join forces with Mars, which is where the energy becomes noticeably faster and possibly rambunctious. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 Assistant defensive backs coach Duane Akina, who, despite rapidly approaching 70 years of age, was perhaps the spriest, most energetic and most rambunctious soul on the field. — Latif Love august 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 The picture of Cardinals cool, Walker chased down Kyle Schwarber, shut up a rambunctious Philly crowd and introduced himself to a much wider baseball world. — Dan Gelston, AJC.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rambunctious

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Adjective

Indeed, the polar opposite of both Number One’s icy demeanor and Chapel’s long-suffering yearning, Majel is remembered by friends and colleagues as a boisterous, brassy, take-no-prisoners presence.

— Scott Huver, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
But the costly interceptions by last season’s MVP runner-up turned the tide and made sure that the banner-raising night would end in happy fashion for the boisterous home crowd.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of boisterous

Adjective

The first Monday Night Football matchup of the 2026 season was a total disaster class for the Denver Broncos, who got flattened 31-10 by the Kansas City Chiefs at a rowdy Arrowhead Stadium.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The normally festive and rowdy crowd inside the basketball arena in Dallas quickly hushed as a five-minute memorial video began playing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of rowdy

Adjective

Manning will not only have to contend with a raucous Volunteers crowd but also take on a defense that has allowed just 14 points per game this season.

— Ryan Canfield , Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
The Border War was a raucous road environment for the Tigers, but Davis Wade stadium will have more than 60,000 fans strong.

— PJ Green September 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of raucous

Adjective

The movie is both exquisite and rumbustious, stylized and energized.

— Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 May 2022
Still, there’s a lot of pleasing vitality to this great American story about how clever brewers took an ancient idea and unlocked an unheard-of range of innovations with a combination of capitalist energy and rumbustious creativity.

— Kyle Smith, National Review, 18 Apr. 2021

Definition of rumbustious

Adjective

Why, those teeming crowds just outside the shows are their own lively scene, filled with exciting, unexpected, and downright inspired takes on what’s happening in fashion.

— Phil Oh, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Echo Theater Company’s ambitious production brings lively design and a volatile cast to the stage, but an unfocused script and feverish direction overwhelm the story.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of lively

Adjective

Murphy then appeared on stage to a rollicking standing ovation and made his way to his place at the dais toward the back of the room.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026
Those self-aware lyrics are paired with breezy melody and a gently rollicking rhythm, making this feel like a freewheeling summertime favorite.

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026

Definition of rollicking

Adjective

The Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery (7 miles north of San Simeon) remains full of massive, delightfully noisy beasts.

— David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
The passionate fans, especially the loyalists in his native Michigan, were getting too restless and noisy.

— Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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