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
  • Shot on location in Alberta, Canada, the blooming grasslands, breathtaking sunrises, glistening rivers and immense mountaintops are characters in their own right, often pulling audiences in when the storyline itself is drastically lacking.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The administration is racing to get a handle on an almost entirely unregulated industry – one that’s advancing at breathtaking speed.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • The Spanish royals’ Mallorca trip comes towards the end of an exciting summer, which saw the King, Queen and princesses travel to the United States to watch the Spanish national team win the 2026 World Cup.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Chilean duo’s latest only further establishes them as some of the most exciting makers of tangible, macabre visions on the world’s stage.
    — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Chelsea Green dramatically won the WWE Women's Interim Championship in a thrilling ladder match, upsetting heavy favorite Charlotte Flair.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The chilliest option on this list, ice diving at Ultima Hotel Courchevel is a thrilling, health-boosting, and mood-enhancing water experience.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • Ours can start as one page of a contract, on the least interesting sheet in the agreement, the one nobody reads aloud.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Do not scatter your energy across every interesting possibility.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • Another intriguing possibility is fellow rookie outfielder Jonah Cox, who played middle infield in college.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The South’s own Sarasota, Florida This Gulf Coast city, which is about an hour south of Tampa, has gorgeous beaches, unique botanical gardens, great food, deep cultural roots, and an intriguing history that has a lot to offer visitors.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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