ripsnorting

1 8.6

Very exciting and full of loud, strong action

adjective
/ˈrɪpˌsnɔrtɪŋ/

: emocionante

The movie was a ripsnorting adventure from start to finish.

Examples

The concert was a ripsnorting success!
Everyone cheered after his ripsnorting speech at the rally.
They played a ripsnorting game that kept the crowd on their feet.
Everyone enjoyed the ripsnorting performance by the band.
The movie was a ripsnorting adventure from start to finish.
Everyone cheered after his ripsnorting speech at the rally.
They played a ripsnorting game that kept the crowd on their feet.

Synonyms

screaming

vsripsnorting

19 4.4

Very strong, often urgent or painful

is about exciting impressive energy rather than provoking fear or screams

raving

vsripsnorting

Informal

15 8.1

In a very wild and angry way

is energetic and impressive without implying frenzy

roaring

vsripsnorting

4 3.4

A deep loud sound like an animal or thunder

is more about exciting energy than just a loud sustained sound

howling

vsripsnorting

3 5.2

Shows great success and impresses many people

is broader, meaning energetic and forceful rather than only praise of success

rip-roaring

vsripsnorting

Informal

2 7.3

Very noisy and full of lively activity

is more about forceful impressiveness than only noise and liveliness

ripping

vsripsnorting

2 7.5

Making a loud tearing sound like cloth or wood

is about exciting forceful energy rather than literal tearing sounds

rattling

vsripsnorting

2 8.2

Makes a describing word sound very strong

is the full idea of forceful exciting energy rather than just an intensifier

roisterous

vsripsnorting

Archaic

1 8.7

Loud and lively in a wild way

is more about impressive forceful excitement than casual rowdiness

Antonyms

dull

169 1.3

Not interesting or lively

uninspiring

6 3.5

Not interesting or exciting

How Exciting

electrifying

17 4.5

ripsnorting

1 8.6

thrilling

94 3.6

exciting

∞ 1.0

lively

109 1.3

Surface Forms

ripsnorting positive

Morphology

ripsnorting = ripsnort (opaque) = rip + snort + ing

The adjective appears to be built from a slang verb or compound base, but its figurative meaning 'very exciting' is not directly predictable from the literal meanings of 'rip' and 'snort'.

Etymology

The word ripsnorting is a lively mix like rip-roaring: it joins rip ('strong, fast action') and snort ('loud, forceful sound'), so you imagine something wild and noisy. That's why ripsnorting means very exciting, impressive, and full of energy.