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roistering

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noun

roistering

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verb

present participle of roister
as in carousing
to take part in drunken revelry the earl's wastrel son had spent the best part of his youth roistering and gambling

Synonyms & Similar Words

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roistering
Adjective
  • Much of the success is owed to Russell’s immaculate lead performance, deftly blending momentous intimations via the smallest gestures, before turning on a dime to deliver big, boisterous, off-the-cuff outbursts.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
  • There’s no studio audience for the day’s shoot, so the crew is filling in with boisterous feedback after every punch line.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The merrymaking is over, and the cold, gloomy feel of winter sets in — not the best recipe for a motivated staff.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Eat at The Ram, where the goulash and schnitzel from the Heritage Menu are always a hit; shop at Brass Ranch, the epicenter for European ski and sportswear; and hit the outdoor Holiday Market, which unveils a flurry of merrymaking and festive artisanal goods Dec. 16 and 17.
    Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2023
Adjective
  • With just four days to go, Vice President Kamala Harris brought her closing argument to Milwaukee for a raucous rally and concert featuring some of the top Black female rappers and hip-hop artists.
    Mary Spicuzza, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
  • In a surprise twist, one of the attendees at the raucous event turned out to be Chalamet himself.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Party House uses deckbuilding mechanics to simulate hosting a rowdy gathering.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Then an activist named Worth Long challenged the election on procedural grounds; in fact, there didn’t seem to have been any problem with the procedure, but Long’s challenge helped unleash a rowdy late-night debate.
    Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Boyhood revelry doesn’t fill Ma’s coffers or get her a penthouse view of the city from which the two of ya’s can dance the night away.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Giant screens inside make this a prime spot for game days and the patio, as anyone who's familiar with the location will know, is perfect for post-bike-ride revelry and refreshment.
    Worth Sparkman, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Where most fictional depictions of the fashion world resort to camp and frivolity, La Maison takes its subject deadly seriously.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Instead, Boy Swallows Universe offers a faithful and emotional depiction of addiction without any of the frivolities, whilst still incorporating humour and most importantly, optimism.
    Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 11 Jan. 2024
Adjective
  • Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
  • On her first day of filming, Ronan was thrown into a lively quickstep number in a roaring dance hall.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024

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“Roistering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roistering. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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