ripsnorting
Intensely vigorous, remarkable
Ripsnorting means impressively vigorous, exciting, or remarkable—usually with a sense of rowdy energy: a ripsnorting adventure, a ripsnorting good time.
The word is informal and slightly old-fashioned, evoking enthusiastic exaggeration.
A ripsnorter is something outstanding of its kind: That storm was a real ripsnorter.
Loud and disorderly
- rowdyNoisily disorderly
- uproariousExtremely and loudly comedic
- rambunctiousUncontrollably lively and loud
- rollickingNoisily high-spirited
riotous · tumultuous · clamorous · obstreperous · vociferous · rousing · uninhibited · unrestrained
Beyond what's typical
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- stupendousOverwhelmingly impressive
- tremendousExtraordinarily large or powerful
prodigious · astonishing · amazing · incredible · magnificent · spectacular · stunning · impressive
Intensely invigorating or exciting
- thrillingIntensely exciting
- electrifyingIntensely thrilling or stimulating
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
- spine-tinglingCausing thrilled fear
gripping · sensational · spectacular · breathtaking · edge-of-seat · rollicking · cliffhanger · blockbuster
raucous
Loud and disorderly
- rowdyNoisily disorderly
- uproariousExtremely and loudly comedic
- rambunctiousUncontrollably lively and loud
rollicking · riotous · tumultuous · clamorous · obstreperous · vociferous · rousing · uninhibited · unrestrained · carousing
extraordinary
Beyond what's typical
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- stupendousOverwhelmingly impressive
tremendous · prodigious · astonishing · amazing · incredible · magnificent · spectacular · stunning · impressive · formidable
exhilarating
Intensely invigorating or exciting
- thrillingIntensely exciting
- electrifyingIntensely thrilling or stimulating
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
spine-tingling · gripping · sensational · spectacular · breathtaking · edge-of-seat · rollicking · cliffhanger · blockbuster · white-knuckle
dynamic
Active and changing
animated · vivacious · exuberant · peppy · zippy · snappy · bustling · robust · high-spirited · full-throttle
fierce
Violently intense or aggressive
- ferociousExtremely violent or aggressive
- powerfulHaving great strength
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
vehement · furious · roaring · blazing · scorching · blistering · cracking · tearing · thundering · storming
ripsnortingordinary
Standard, unremarkable
unremarkable · mediocre · lackluster · humdrum · run-of-the-mill
snorts, snorting, snorted, rip-roaring, snorter, ripsnorter, ripsnorters