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

The prime minister added that he was "absolutely determined to clamp down on anybody who might think of ripping others off".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 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

“My mom’s on the hunt for kitchen maids,” Fizz tells me, ripping open a bag of chips.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali