roisterous (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈrɔɪstərəs/
Definition
Boisterous and rough in behavior, often in a playful or aggressive way. Characterized by or given to loud, energetic, and often disorderly conduct.
Examples
The roisterous atmosphere of the sports bar made it difficult to have a conversation.
The comedian's roisterous jokes had the audience in stitches.
The roisterous behavior of the teenagers at the party got them kicked out of the house.
How to Use roisterous
- roisterous behavior (noun phrase)
- behavior that is boisterous and rough — "The roisterous behavior of the teenagers got them into trouble."
- roisterous atmosphere (noun phrase)
- an atmosphere that is characterized by loud, energetic, and often disorderly conduct — "The roisterous atmosphere of the sports bar made it difficult to have a conversation."
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