Definition

The quality or state of being wild, violent, or uncontrollable in behavior.

Example

The rampageousness of the crowd was alarming during the protest.

Conversation

Did you see that movie with the character who showed such rampageousness?

Yeah, it was wild! I couldn't believe how out of control he got.

Exactly! It made me think about how that kind of rampageousness can really cause chaos.

For sure, but it also made the movie way more exciting!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rampageousness → It is formed from "rampage" (from Middle French *rampage*, meaning a violent or wild outburst) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of) combined with "-ness" (meaning a state or quality). The word "rampageousness" refers to the state of being full of violent or wild behavior.

Memory Tip

Think of a wild outburst ('rampage') and remember that 'rampageousness' describes the state of being full of such wildness.

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