1
a
: of the nature of a riot : turbulent
b
: participating in riot
riotously
adverb
riotousness
noun
Examples of riotous in a Sentence
a riotous profusion of flowers
his riotous mugging always has everyone in hysterics
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Barry Levitt, Time, 26 May 2025
Who needs a pastiche of prints and riotous colors when these more harmonious shades play so well together?
—Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2025
The production, which opened at the James Earl Jones Theater on Sunday, boasts a heartfelt and riotous book by Lisa Loomer and Nell Benjamin, and delightful music from Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Across the week, the brand presented Friendly Pressure: Studio One, a cultural program that featured talks, live music sessions, and what became some pretty riotous evening DJ sets in the cosy, intimate setting.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Riotous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riotous. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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riotous
adjective
ri·ot·ous
ˈrī-ə-təs 
1
: of the nature of a riot
riotous conduct
2
: participating in a riot
a riotous assemblage
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