Definitions

ripping

[rip-ing] / ˈrɪp ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

marvelous

Synonyms

STRONG

astonishing boss cool divine keen prime primo rewarding satisfying smashing swell

WEAK

agreeable bad dreamy enjoyable excellent fab fabulous fantastic fantastical glorious greatest groovy hot magnificent neat out of this world outrageous peachy pleasant pleasurable sensational solid solid-gold spectacular splendid stupendous super superb supreme terrific wonderful

Antonyms

STRONG

dull

Example Sentences

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The lost supply is ripping through the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

By now, rumors were ripping through the neighborhood.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Mero was installing it in the Arts District, police stopped her, concerned she was ripping out its copper wire.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

“Pavlov’s bulls came out in full force yesterday, ripping stocks at bad levels on the worn-out idea that geopolitics is always a fade,” said Brent Donnelly, president of Spectra Markets, in commentary shared with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

I could imagine her tramping through the rooms, perhaps paying sixpence for admission, ripping the quietude with her sharp, staccato laugh.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier