rip-roaring

adjective

ˈrip-ˈrȯr-iŋ How to pronounce rip-roaring (audio)
Definition of rip-roaringnext
as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation a rip-roaring tale of the Old West

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Recent Examples of rip-roaring Tuesday's new trailer shows the character in all his rip-roaring glory. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026 And there's nothing like the rip-roaring rendition of the national anthem at the Madhouse on Madison. — Ryan Baker, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 The Ivens has arrived to show the sophistication of the colonial Portuguese style and to connect the Chiado neighborhood, one of the most rip-roaring of the city, with locals. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026 In rip-roaring zombie sequel, Sir Jimmy Crystal leads a gang of murderous zealots known as the Jimmies. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026 Charlie’s rip-roaring account of the Helgoland conference surveys the tangled web of quantum interpretations that are in play. — Quanta Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025 The vampire period thriller, set in 1930s Mississippi, is rip-roaring fun. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rip-roaring
  1. breathtaking
  2. exciting
  3. thrilling
  4. interesting
  5. intriguing
Adjective
  • Those superstars may have to yield to 21-year-old Bristol City striker Dom Ballard, who produced a moment of breathtaking improvisation during his side’s 2-2 draw away at Birmingham City on Saturday.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Social media platforms teach us that every meal should be photographed, every child’s achievement deserves applause, every sunset should be breathtaking and every opinion must become an argument.
    — Alan Webber, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • May 19 Just three months before her death, Panettiere releases her candid memoir detailing the progression of a once-exciting, new relationship that quickly escalated into years of domestic violence.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Romero holds a 17-2 record with 13 KOs, while Lopez stands at 22-2 with 13 KOs, promising an exciting clash.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Off the slopes, Woolly’s Adventure Summit is a year-round, family-friendly base camp with thrilling activities such as a mountain coaster, zip lining, and tubing.
    — Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Fifth Element is a stunning combo of thrilling action, thoughtful ideas, madcap performances, and literally awesome set design.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • The angled sides create a visually interesting silhouette, while the glass front distinguishes it from a mere box of wood.
    — Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Classic notes are also growing up this season—tonka is vanilla’s more interesting older sister, able to shift from woody to dry to nutty, depending on the present company.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • However, the aliens’ secondary revelation is far more intriguing.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The intriguing subplot is whether CBS will try to void the final four years (and $72 million) of Romo’s regrettable 10-year, $180 million deal by citing a moral clause that is standard in broadcast contracts.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of intriguing

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“Rip-roaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip-roaring. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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