Definition

The state of being noisy, energetic, and lively, often in a way that is difficult to control.

Example

The children's rumbustiousness filled the playground with laughter and excitement.

Conversation

Did you notice the rumbustiousness of the kids at the party yesterday?

Yeah, they were all over the place!

It was so lively, I couldn't help but smile at their energy.

Absolutely! That kind of enthusiasm is contagious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rumbustiousness → It is formed from 'rumbustious' (a variant of 'rumbustious', which is of uncertain origin but possibly derived from 'rumbust', a dialectal variant of 'rumbustious', meaning boisterous or unruly) and '-ness' (meaning the state or quality of). The word 'rumbustiousness' refers to the state of being boisterous or unruly.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'rumbustious' describing someone who is lively and unruly, and remember that adding '-ness' indicates the quality of being that way.

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