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 During a scene where Olmo and Miguel finally fix the stereo and begin dancing, Eimbcke wanted a more rambunctious reaction. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 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 The project’s name is what Sprouse and Columbus call their friend group of rambunctious guys. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 July 2026 The data center in Cloudthief (MCD, $28), Nathaniel Rich’s rambunctious, thoroughly entertaining heist novel, is in Pryor, Oklahoma, a far cry from the splendor of the fjords. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rambunctious

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Despite his undoubted technical ability, the boisterous midfielder is known for his aggressive play in the centre of the park which often draws the ire of fans of rival clubs.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
There was no music and no hustle and bustle in Inwood on Sunday; just the sound of barricades being laid out in the normally boisterous neighborhood.

— Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of boisterous

Adjective

The two-time Masters champion challenged the rowdy fan to say something, and as expected, the spectator remained quiet.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Adult Supervision – known locally as Arkipelag – follows three fathers who chaperone their teenage daughters on a rowdy school trip to a remote island.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of rowdy

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

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 household surveys always noisy, but this is very, very large.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
For three decades, in an increasingly noisy and stress-filled world, Miraval Arizona has embraced its philosophy of Life in Balance, pioneering the concept of transformative wellbeing through mindfulness.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

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