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

This town of about 1,200 residents comes alive in autumn with quirky traditions, breathtaking foliage, and family-friendly activities that showcase the best of the season.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
With breathtaking speed, a little over a month after the Good Earth casting rejection, Wong left Hollywood to fulfill her lifelong dream of visiting China.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

The final 100 pages are a thrilling, heart-stopping adventure in the New Mexico desert, picking up the pace with unexpected urgency and narrative anxiety.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Now, more than fifty years later, his son David Greaves shares the intimate footage of this thrilling conversation.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of thrilling

Adjective

If studios and financiers knew what was going to work every time, everyone would be rich and the industry would be a lot less interesting.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026
Bentley The hood gets some interesting detailing, along with a chrome trim along its sides.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of interesting

Adjective

There’s a reason why these characters in the sky are so popular and intriguing to us on the ground.

— Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Everything that is not in the frame but has a sound that is relevant for the story, is very intriguing to me to work with.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of intriguing

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