Rambunctious and Sedate

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Rambunctious adjective - Being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way.

Usage example: that beach is often taken over by packs of rambunctious young people, so don't go there expecting peace and quiet

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Sedate is an antonym for rambunctious.

Sedate adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

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Rambunctious is an antonym for sedate.

Nearby Words: sedative, sedated, sedately, sedating, sedation

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