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

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Adjective

The rise since the era of zero rates has been breathtaking, with the share of income devoted to interest payments up by two-thirds.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
And residents think of it as just another part of island life — a minor inconvenience for small-town community charm, breathtaking views and a break from the hustle of much of the rest of Southern California.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

Reminiscent in some ways of Sidney Lumet’s landmark first feature, 12 Angry Men, McCarthy finds an exciting way to shoot this tight room without ever being rote.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
Nothing terribly exciting is happening inside this three-bedroom, but there’s lots of light and a respectable amount of space, and the beach is just a few minutes away.

— Nora Deligter, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of exciting

Adjective

The British singer-songwriter and producer began her career as an elusive internet figure with a skill for crafting intriguing earworms.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
That’s why Chicago AF events focus on piquing adults’ interest with intriguing reasons to engage in companionship and activity.

— Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of intriguing

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