RIP-ROARING Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

rip-roaring

adjective

ˈrip-ˈrȯr-iŋ

Definition of rip-roaring

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

Adjective

Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu is one of Southern California’s most breathtaking drives — but also one of its deadliest.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Sonos Era 500 Immerse yourself in breathtaking sound from every direction with the Sonos Era 300 Smart Speaker.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

An unopened box may look exciting when it is surrounded by balloons, friends and the smell of cake.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
They're packaged quite perfectly for gift-giving in a gift set of four mini bars that are just as exciting to unwrap as an (edible) holiday treat.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of exciting

Adjective

Watching the models spiral down the staircase of what was once home to Barney's New York made each look feel even more thrilling.

— Vogue, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Seemingly moments after staring the Dodgers down with a thrilling Game 2 victory, the Braves essentially have been consigned to their rearview mirror.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrilling

Adjective

By 2036, the spacecraft is scheduled to rendezvous with its final and most intriguing target, 269 Justitia.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Jeremy Strong making no facial expression as Mark Zuckerberg, on the other hand, was not intriguing enough to tempt theatergoers.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of intriguing

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