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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Ripping off the Band-Aid and auditing myself was a massive relief.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Ripping him for being “the only person to fail to run a casino,” Jillette isn’t afraid to lift the curtain of that show, on which Teller made cameos as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

Ripping the Commanders’ effort — however well deserved — certainly appears to go against that.

From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2023

Sam: Ripping up the culture of entitlement among the current crop of players.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2022

Ripping a piece from the rag she called her skirt, she wrapped him tightly and ran her secret hidden route back to the village.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman