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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Isaac’s and Mulligan’s characters have a drawn-out, sometimes blistering, sometimes riotously funny fight in the premiere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
The second series of the riotously enjoyable Rivals is again based on the much-loved novel by the late Dame Jilly Cooper.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
“Corn,” the opening number celebrating the miracle and many uses of this magical plant, starts things off riotously, building sensationally to a chorus line of corncobs that choreographer Sarah O’Gleby sets into zesty motion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 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
Everybody was essentially himself—was riotously busy fulfilling the vagaries of human nature.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
