riotous
adjective
(of an act) characterized by or of the nature of rioting or a disturbance of the peace.
riotously
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a word derived from
riotous.
Example Sentences
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Steven C. Kemp’s sets contrasted the forbiddingly gray and angular environment of Atlas with the riotously colored, luminescent trees and rocks of the world outside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
But farce is a universal language, and the hilarity is not just translated but alchemized into something riotously contemporary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025
His latest UK tour, which wrapped up earlier this month received rapturous reviews, with critics calling the star "fresh and on form" for "a riotously joyful celebration" of his music.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2025
Stand-up comedy has exploded on streaming, granting exposure to riotously funny relative unknowns, some of whom cranked out sets hilarious enough to hurt.
From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2023
They argue riotously over the films of Ritwik Ghatak versus those of Satyajit Ray.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
