riotous
adjective
(of an act) characterized by or of the nature of rioting or a disturbance of the peace.
riotousness
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a word derived from
riotous.
Example Sentences
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Alcuin told the first holy Roman emperor to ignore such declarations of public godliness “since the riotousness of the crowd is always very close to madness.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2024
For the moment the place is quiet, but the riotousness of the people is liable to break out at any moment, and, unless the greatest caution is used, we may be discovered and challenged.
From Under the Rebel's Reign by Charles Neufeld
There ensued forthwith as terrible a battle as one would wish to see if battles were gaged by volume of noise and riotousness of action.
From Pellucidar by Edgar Rice Burroughs
May's back, however, and Jenny's perpetual riotousness caused her many misgivings.
From Carnival by Compton MacKenzie
Among the boys the day passed in riotousness.
From The Outlet by Andy Adams
