Robustious — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /rō-ˈbəs-chəs/ ro·bus·tious

Meaning & Definition of Robustious

Robustious (adjective)

  1. robust
  2. vigorous in a rough or unrefined way, boisterous

Robustious (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way

    "his buddies sent him off to the navy with many robustious and hearty toasts"

    similar: boisterous, hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, raucous, roisterous, rollicking, rowdy, rumbustious (chiefly British), wild and woolly
    related: callithumpian, carnival, carnivalesque, larrikin (chiefly Australian), raffish, rampageous, riotous, rowdyish, ruffianly, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent, violent, headstrong, intractable, obstreperous, recalcitrant, uncontrollable, uncontrolled, undisciplined, ungovernable, uninhibited, unmanageable, unreserved, unrestrained, unruly, wild, willful, bubbly, buoyant, effervescent, exuberant, high-spirited, impassioned, lively, sprightly, vivacious, clamorous, loudmouthed, noisy, open-mouthed, rackety, strident, vociferous, howling, screaming, yelling
    opposite: orderly
    near: sedate, sober, solemn, somber, staid, decorous, dignified, proper, seemly, calm, hushed, noiseless, peaceful, placid, quiet, restrained, serene, silent, soundless, tranquil, collected, composed, constrained, controlled, imperturbable, inhibited, repressed, self-controlled, unflappable, unruffled, moderate, reasonable, subdued, temperate, impassive, phlegmatic, stoic, stolid, depressed, aloof, detached, indifferent

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Robustious

The most common words with a similar meaning to Robustious:

Chiefly British: rumbustious
boisterous, hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, raucous, roisterous, rollicking, rowdy, wild and woolly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Robustious

Words with the opposite meaning of Robustious:

orderly

Related Words for Robustious

callithumpian, carnival, carnivalesque, larrikin, raffish, rampageous, riotous, rowdyish, ruffianly, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent, violent, headstrong, intractable, obstreperous, recalcitrant, uncontrollable, uncontrolled, undisciplined, ungovernable, uninhibited, unmanageable, unreserved, unrestrained, unruly, wild, willful, bubbly, buoyant

Near Antonyms of Robustious

sedate, sober, solemn, somber, staid, decorous, dignified, proper, seemly, calm, hushed, noiseless, peaceful, placid, quiet, restrained, serene, silent, soundless, tranquil, collected, composed, constrained, controlled, imperturbable, inhibited, repressed, self-controlled, unflappable, unruffled

Word Forms of Robustious

Derived words: robustiously (adverb), robustiousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Robustious

First known use: circa 1548

Frequently Asked Questions about Robustious

What does "Robustious" mean?

"Robustious" means robust. As an adjective, it is defined as: robust.

What is another word for "Robustious"?

Other words for "Robustious" include boisterous, hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, raucous, roisterous, rollicking and rowdy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Robustious" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Robustious"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Robustious". Common alternatives include boisterous, hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, raucous, roisterous, rollicking, rowdy, rumbustious and wild and woolly.

What is the opposite of "Robustious"?

Antonyms of "Robustious" include orderly. Near antonyms include sedate, sober, solemn and somber.

How do you use "Robustious" in a sentence?

Examples of "Robustious" in a sentence: "his buddies sent him off to the navy with many robustious and hearty toasts".

Is "Robustious" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Robustious" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Robustious"?

"Robustious" is pronounced /rō-ˈbəs-chəs/ and divided into syllables as ro·bus·tious.

What is the origin of the word "Robustious"?

First known use: circa 1548.