Roisterous

Pronunciation: /ˈrɔɪstərəs/

Definitions of roisterous

adjective a term used to describe someone or something that is boisterous, rowdy, or lively in a noisy way

Example Sentences

A1 The children had a roisterous time playing in the park.

A2 The students had a roisterous celebration after winning the championship.

B1 The roisterous crowd at the concert made it hard to hear the music.

B2 The roisterous party lasted until the early hours of the morning.

C1 The roisterous behavior of the guests caused a disturbance at the hotel.

C2 The roisterous atmosphere in the stadium added to the excitement of the game.

Examples of roisterous in a Sentence

formal The roisterous behavior of the guests at the party was quite disruptive.

informal The roisterous crowd at the concert made it hard to hear the music.

slang The roisterous group of friends were causing a ruckus at the bar.

figurative His roisterous laughter filled the room, bringing joy to everyone around.

Grammatical Forms of roisterous

• past tense: roistered
• plural: roisterous
• comparative: more roisterous
• superlative: most roisterous
• present tense: roisters
• future tense: will roister
• perfect tense: have roistered
• continuous tense: is roistering
• singular: roisterous
• positive degree: roisterous
• infinitive: to roister
• gerund: roistering
• participle: roistered

Origin and Evolution of roisterous

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'roisterous' originated from the Middle English word 'roistren', which meant to revel or make merry.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'roisterous' evolved to describe someone who is noisy, boisterous, or rowdy in a social setting.