Roistered: meaning, definitions and examples

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roistered

 

[ หˆrษ”ษชstษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

celebration noise

Roistered refers to the act of celebrating or indulging in boisterous activities, often associated with reckless abandon. It suggests a sense of raucous merrymaking, where individuals may engage in loud laughter, revelry, and sometimes drunkenness. This term has historical roots linked to celebratory events, often implying a carefree attitude towards life. Although it is less commonly used today, it captures a vivid image of joyous festivities that often spill over into noise and activity.

Synonyms

carouse, celebrate, merrymake, revel

Examples of usage

  • They roistered all night until dawn.
  • The crowd roistered at the festival, filled with laughter.
  • During the holiday, the townsfolk roistered in the streets.
  • Young men often roistered after a successful harvest.
  • At the party, everyone roistered, dancing and singing loudly.

Translations

Translations of the word "roistered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น celebrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคธเคต เคฎเคจเคพเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gefeiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dirayakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒัั‚ะบัƒะฒะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ucztowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรฉlรฉbrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ celebrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kutlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ•ํ•˜ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชูู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oslavoval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oslavoval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ†็ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ proslavljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fagna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั€ะตะบะตะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™nlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ celebrado

Etymology

The word 'roistered' comes from the early 17th century, derived from the Middle English term 'roisteren', which itself originates from the Old French word 'rustre', meaning 'a boisterous or unrefined person'. This association with unruly behavior emphasizes the celebratory and sometimes disorderly nature of the activities described by the term. Over time, 'roister' evolved to refer specifically to the act of engaging in lively festivities, often with a connotation of excessive noise or revelry. The term reflects cultural practices of the time where communal celebrations were common, and engaging in such activities was a vital part of social life. Although the usage of 'roister' has diminished in modern English, its vivid imagery remains in the language, encapsulating the spirit of carefree enjoyment.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,939, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.