Word Frequency
riotous (ˈraɪətəs
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Definitions
adjective
- proceeding from or of the nature of riots or rioting
- inciting to riot
- characterized by wanton or lascivious revelry ⇒
riotous living
- characterized by boisterous or unrestrained merriment ⇒
riotous laughter
Derived Forms
ˈriotously adverbˈriotousness noun
Synonyms
View thesaurus entry = reckless, wild, outrageous, lavish, rash, luxurious, extravagant, wanton, unrestrained, intemperate, heedless, immoderate
= unrestrained, wild, loud, noisy, boisterous, rollicking, uproarious, orgiastic, side-splitting, rambunctious, saturnalian, roisterous
= unruly, violent, disorderly, rebellious, rowdy, anarchic, tumultuous, lawless, mutinous, ungovernable, uproarious, refractory, insubordinate, rampageous,
Example Sentences Including 'riotous'
Autumn didn't want to, but the contrast between the two seemed so incredible that she burst into riotous laughter.Roses are for the Rich
I regret any view that a police pursuit provides justification of riotous behaviour.The Australian (2005)
It is still a sharp-edged tool, but gone is the go-kart suspension, scuttle shake and riotous torque steer.Courier, Sunday Mail (2005)
Only then was I free to set off on a riotous fortnight's holiday with Colin Rate.FRANKIE: The Autobiography of Frankie Dettori (2004)
THE HIVES made a riotous return to LONDON last night (June 3).NME (New Musical Express) (2004)
The film was based on the author's bestselling book which charted his real life, riotous trip to America's casino capital.Sun, News of the World (2005)
There was no riotous excess; no hunger followed by surfeit; no uncertainty -- except of harvests.A Roomful of Birds - Scottish short stories 1990
Under the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003, the maximum fine for riotous behaviour will remain at £5,000.Belfast Telegraph (2003)
When the riotous games were over, a tub of apples was brought in by two footmen who set it in the middle of the room.Noble Beginnnings
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