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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Adjective

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
The players were much bigger than Nikolich was at the time, the crowd was boisterous and the lights were exceedingly bright.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of boisterous

Adjective

The little girl could be heard well over a rowdy crowd that had about been lulled into passiveness — and eventually, boos in the fifth round — in the humdrum title fight.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
What follows is a rowdy and uproarious road trip across America, inspired by Green Day’s early days of touring in a van, years before the release of their breakout record, Dookie.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of rowdy

Adjective

Golden State started 5 of 27 in front of a raucous, sellout crowd.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
But that blend of raucous laughs (OK, well, some raucous laughs, some mere attempts at them) and real world concerns makes for an uneasy watch, ping-ponging between moods and tones in unpredictable ways.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of raucous

Adjective

Back at the hotel, rotating art, live performances, wellness programming, and seasonal events keep things lively.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
People have flocked there from California, Washington and Oregon, taking advantage of Boise's lower cost of living, relatively mild winters, and lively outdoor scene.

— CJ Haddad,Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of lively

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 longest track on the album at more than eight minutes, it’s built around a relentless two-note bass line and dangerously cowbell-adjacent percussion and features a whirlwind of samples and sweetly noisy meltdowns.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
For tummy time, little ones can enjoy the bright mat, noisy maracas and activity toys.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of noisy

Adjective

Hong Kong’s position as a once-outspoken corner of China has been upended in recent years by a national security crackdown following huge and often violent democracy protests that convulsed the city in 2019.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
New documents presented Thursday also illustrate a history of allegations of racist and violent behavior by Austin Metcalf and his twin brother, Hunter, among the character evidence that was not presented at the trial.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

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