Definition of riotous in English:

riotous

adjective ˈrʌɪətəsˈraɪədəs

1Marked by or involving public disorder.
a riotous crowd
Example sentencesExamples
- Under Nicholas I this practice became widespread; arson, crimes by civilians in the company of soldiers, and riotous behaviour by peasants in the presence of military guards were among the cases handled by the army courts.
- Television covered vitriolic exchanges between politicians, and riotous confrontations on the streets.
- Police emerged, many with nightsticks, many on horseback, and, in order to prevent what they perceived as the beginnings of a riotous attack on City Hall, they began beating those protesters who were attempting to march south.
- Alternatively riotous crowds would try to intimidate local magistrates into fixing acceptable prices, which was seen anyway as nothing less than their duty.
- What could cause such a riotous disturbance in the politics of the duchy?
- Major economical upheaval caused a riotous outcry from the public for a more efficient government and less waste.
- For example, not permitting drunken, violent or riotous behaviour is in the 1927 Liquor Act - it has just never been enforced.
- Instead of ancient Persia, the action here is set in contemporary New York already overrun with riotous violence.
- One of French labor's friends in power, Georges Clemenceau, as described by Friedman, in 1906 sent troops to the Nord and the Pas de Calais to break a coal miner's strike and repress riotous behavior by the strikers.
- Lincoln reviewed recent riotous incidents, beginning with the Vicksburg gamblers, moving to Madison County's purported slave insurrection, and ending with McIntosh's grisly death.
- The riotous crowd around him swept him along through arcane underground tunnels to a vaulted hall.
Synonyms
unruly, rowdy, disorderly, disruptive, out of control, rioting, uncontrollable, ungovernable, unmanageable, unbiddable, insubordinate, undisciplined, turbulent, uproarious, tumultuous
violent, wild, ugly, brawling, lawless, anarchic
1. 1.1 Characterized by wild and uncontrolled behaviour.
  a riotous party
  Example sentencesExamples
  As well as the riotous opening night party, artists were especially grateful for the exposure - and new creative partners - the Expo brought them.
  His London gigs are particularly riotous affairs, I remark, and am rewarded with a proper beaming smile.
  On Saturday night, after the match, they tried desperately to be invisible as the riotous celebration party began.
  Don stood in the centre of what had become a riotous assembly, grinning sheepishly, enjoying the pats on the back.
  A riotous round of applause arose from the crowd, congratulating Will.
  In Shakespeare's day, his plays were considered riotous and bawdy.
  Needless to say, it'll accompany many a party venue this festive season, thanks to its riotous blend of groovy guitars and dance-floor driven energy.
  At press time, the band were hesitant to offer any previews, but if their riotous live shows have been any indication, the faint of heart may want to think about updating their life-insurance policies.
  She swore the second night would be much better, that she'd pick some place less wild and riotous.
  Synonyms
  boisterous, lively, loud, noisy, rip-roaring, unrestrained, uninhibited, roisterous, uproarious, unruly, rollicking
  abandoned, orgiastic, debauched, depraved
  British informal rumbustious
  North American informal rambunctious
  archaic robustious
2. 1.2 Having a vivid, varied appearance.
  a riotous display of bright red, green, and yellow vegetables
  Example sentencesExamples
  But in the museum a colorful, riotous, unrestrained assemblage of ideas is on display.
  In 99 Cent, the store bins filled with candy and cookies are ablaze with a riotous display of buy-me colors.
  In her riotous large-scale paintings, flat vivid colors and explosive splash patterns bound and swirl, slipping giddily toward the edges as if daring the canvas to contain them.
3. 1.3 Hilariously funny.
  a riotous account of the making of the movie
  Example sentencesExamples
  Relax, recline, become recumbent and ready yourself for this week's riotous, relay of rich regale from the odder and more interesting side of the Net.
  What are we to make of the riotous subplots which tend to crowd out the ‘main’ line of action?
  Synonyms
  very funny, extremely amusing, hysterically funny, hysterical, uproarious, farcical, side-splitting, rib-tickling, too funny for words

Derivatives

riotously

adverb ˈrʌɪətəsli

Their music is infectious, occasionally riotously so, but as easy as listening to them remains, there's an overriding feeling that their best work is yet to come.
Example sentencesExamples
- It can make the audience laugh riotously one moment before chilling them into a somber silence.
- However, the real focus of the show was a set of recent paintings in which collage and paint are mixed in riotously colorful tableaux.
- I was prepared for work that is riotously colorful, highly decorative, masterfully painted, and with a story to tell.
- The audience seemed bewildered, laughing riotously in fits and starts.

riotousness

noun ˈrʌɪətəsnəsˈraɪədəsnəs

I am hoping for some general riotousness this weekend, since Mariella is in town.
Example sentencesExamples
- The replacement of riotousness with seeming respectability would not have reduced the suggestiveness of these images for them.

Origin

Middle English (in the sense 'troublesome'): from Old French, from riote (see riot).

Definition of riotous in US English:

riotous

adjectiveˈrīədəsˈraɪədəs

1Marked by or involving public disorder.
a riotous crowd
Example sentencesExamples
- Under Nicholas I this practice became widespread; arson, crimes by civilians in the company of soldiers, and riotous behaviour by peasants in the presence of military guards were among the cases handled by the army courts.
- The riotous crowd around him swept him along through arcane underground tunnels to a vaulted hall.
- What could cause such a riotous disturbance in the politics of the duchy?
- Instead of ancient Persia, the action here is set in contemporary New York already overrun with riotous violence.
- Police emerged, many with nightsticks, many on horseback, and, in order to prevent what they perceived as the beginnings of a riotous attack on City Hall, they began beating those protesters who were attempting to march south.
- Major economical upheaval caused a riotous outcry from the public for a more efficient government and less waste.
- One of French labor's friends in power, Georges Clemenceau, as described by Friedman, in 1906 sent troops to the Nord and the Pas de Calais to break a coal miner's strike and repress riotous behavior by the strikers.
- For example, not permitting drunken, violent or riotous behaviour is in the 1927 Liquor Act - it has just never been enforced.
- Lincoln reviewed recent riotous incidents, beginning with the Vicksburg gamblers, moving to Madison County's purported slave insurrection, and ending with McIntosh's grisly death.
- Alternatively riotous crowds would try to intimidate local magistrates into fixing acceptable prices, which was seen anyway as nothing less than their duty.
- Television covered vitriolic exchanges between politicians, and riotous confrontations on the streets.
Synonyms
unruly, rowdy, disorderly, disruptive, out of control, rioting, uncontrollable, ungovernable, unmanageable, unbiddable, insubordinate, undisciplined, turbulent, uproarious, tumultuous
1. 1.1 Characterized by wild and uncontrolled behavior.
  a riotous party
  Example sentencesExamples
  His London gigs are particularly riotous affairs, I remark, and am rewarded with a proper beaming smile.
  She swore the second night would be much better, that she'd pick some place less wild and riotous.
  As well as the riotous opening night party, artists were especially grateful for the exposure - and new creative partners - the Expo brought them.
  Needless to say, it'll accompany many a party venue this festive season, thanks to its riotous blend of groovy guitars and dance-floor driven energy.
  On Saturday night, after the match, they tried desperately to be invisible as the riotous celebration party began.
  At press time, the band were hesitant to offer any previews, but if their riotous live shows have been any indication, the faint of heart may want to think about updating their life-insurance policies.
  Don stood in the centre of what had become a riotous assembly, grinning sheepishly, enjoying the pats on the back.
  In Shakespeare's day, his plays were considered riotous and bawdy.
  A riotous round of applause arose from the crowd, congratulating Will.
  Synonyms
  boisterous, lively, loud, noisy, rip-roaring, unrestrained, uninhibited, roisterous, uproarious, unruly, rollicking
2. 1.2 Having a vivid, varied appearance.
  a riotous display of bright red, green, and yellow vegetables
  Example sentencesExamples
  In her riotous large-scale paintings, flat vivid colors and explosive splash patterns bound and swirl, slipping giddily toward the edges as if daring the canvas to contain them.
  In 99 Cent, the store bins filled with candy and cookies are ablaze with a riotous display of buy-me colors.
  But in the museum a colorful, riotous, unrestrained assemblage of ideas is on display.
3. 1.3 Hilariously funny.
  a riotous account of the making of the movie
  Example sentencesExamples
  What are we to make of the riotous subplots which tend to crowd out the ‘main’ line of action?
  Relax, recline, become recumbent and ready yourself for this week's riotous, relay of rich regale from the odder and more interesting side of the Net.
  Synonyms
  very funny, extremely amusing, hysterically funny, hysterical, uproarious, farcical, side-splitting, rib-tickling, too funny for words

Origin

Middle English (in the sense ‘troublesome’): from Old French, from riote (see riot).

单词	riotous
释义	Definition of riotous in English: riotous adjective ˈrʌɪətəsˈraɪədəs 1Marked by or involving public disorder. a riotous crowd Example sentencesExamples Under Nicholas I this practice became widespread; arson, crimes by civilians in the company of soldiers, and riotous behaviour by peasants in the presence of military guards were among the cases handled by the army courts. Television covered vitriolic exchanges between politicians, and riotous confrontations on the streets. Police emerged, many with nightsticks, many on horseback, and, in order to prevent what they perceived as the beginnings of a riotous attack on City Hall, they began beating those protesters who were attempting to march south. Alternatively riotous crowds would try to intimidate local magistrates into fixing acceptable prices, which was seen anyway as nothing less than their duty. What could cause such a riotous disturbance in the politics of the duchy? Major economical upheaval caused a riotous outcry from the public for a more efficient government and less waste. For example, not permitting drunken, violent or riotous behaviour is in the 1927 Liquor Act - it has just never been enforced. Instead of ancient Persia, the action here is set in contemporary New York already overrun with riotous violence. One of French labor's friends in power, Georges Clemenceau, as described by Friedman, in 1906 sent troops to the Nord and the Pas de Calais to break a coal miner's strike and repress riotous behavior by the strikers. Lincoln reviewed recent riotous incidents, beginning with the Vicksburg gamblers, moving to Madison County's purported slave insurrection, and ending with McIntosh's grisly death. The riotous crowd around him swept him along through arcane underground tunnels to a vaulted hall. Synonyms unruly, rowdy, disorderly, disruptive, out of control, rioting, uncontrollable, ungovernable, unmanageable, unbiddable, insubordinate, undisciplined, turbulent, uproarious, tumultuous violent, wild, ugly, brawling, lawless, anarchic 1.1 Characterized by wild and uncontrolled behaviour. a riotous party Example sentencesExamples As well as the riotous opening night party, artists were especially grateful for the exposure - and new creative partners - the Expo brought them. His London gigs are particularly riotous affairs, I remark, and am rewarded with a proper beaming smile. On Saturday night, after the match, they tried desperately to be invisible as the riotous celebration party began. Don stood in the centre of what had become a riotous assembly, grinning sheepishly, enjoying the pats on the back. A riotous round of applause arose from the crowd, congratulating Will. In Shakespeare's day, his plays were considered riotous and bawdy. Needless to say, it'll accompany many a party venue this festive season, thanks to its riotous blend of groovy guitars and dance-floor driven energy. At press time, the band were hesitant to offer any previews, but if their riotous live shows have been any indication, the faint of heart may want to think about updating their life-insurance policies. She swore the second night would be much better, that she'd pick some place less wild and riotous. Synonyms boisterous, lively, loud, noisy, rip-roaring, unrestrained, uninhibited, roisterous, uproarious, unruly, rollicking abandoned, orgiastic, debauched, depraved British informal rumbustious North American informal rambunctious archaic robustious 1.2 Having a vivid, varied appearance. a riotous display of bright red, green, and yellow vegetables Example sentencesExamples But in the museum a colorful, riotous, unrestrained assemblage of ideas is on display. In 99 Cent, the store bins filled with candy and cookies are ablaze with a riotous display of buy-me colors. In her riotous large-scale paintings, flat vivid colors and explosive splash patterns bound and swirl, slipping giddily toward the edges as if daring the canvas to contain them. 1.3 Hilariously funny. a riotous account of the making of the movie Example sentencesExamples Relax, recline, become recumbent and ready yourself for this week's riotous, relay of rich regale from the odder and more interesting side of the Net. What are we to make of the riotous subplots which tend to crowd out the ‘main’ line of action? Synonyms very funny, extremely amusing, hysterically funny, hysterical, uproarious, farcical, side-splitting, rib-tickling, too funny for words Derivatives riotously adverb ˈrʌɪətəsli Their music is infectious, occasionally riotously so, but as easy as listening to them remains, there's an overriding feeling that their best work is yet to come. Example sentencesExamples It can make the audience laugh riotously one moment before chilling them into a somber silence. However, the real focus of the show was a set of recent paintings in which collage and paint are mixed in riotously colorful tableaux. I was prepared for work that is riotously colorful, highly decorative, masterfully painted, and with a story to tell. The audience seemed bewildered, laughing riotously in fits and starts. riotousness noun ˈrʌɪətəsnəsˈraɪədəsnəs I am hoping for some general riotousness this weekend, since Mariella is in town. Example sentencesExamples The replacement of riotousness with seeming respectability would not have reduced the suggestiveness of these images for them. Origin Middle English (in the sense 'troublesome'): from Old French, from riote (see riot). Definition of riotous in US English: riotous adjectiveˈrīədəsˈraɪədəs 1Marked by or involving public disorder. a riotous crowd Example sentencesExamples Under Nicholas I this practice became widespread; arson, crimes by civilians in the company of soldiers, and riotous behaviour by peasants in the presence of military guards were among the cases handled by the army courts. The riotous crowd around him swept him along through arcane underground tunnels to a vaulted hall. What could cause such a riotous disturbance in the politics of the duchy? Instead of ancient Persia, the action here is set in contemporary New York already overrun with riotous violence. Police emerged, many with nightsticks, many on horseback, and, in order to prevent what they perceived as the beginnings of a riotous attack on City Hall, they began beating those protesters who were attempting to march south. Major economical upheaval caused a riotous outcry from the public for a more efficient government and less waste. One of French labor's friends in power, Georges Clemenceau, as described by Friedman, in 1906 sent troops to the Nord and the Pas de Calais to break a coal miner's strike and repress riotous behavior by the strikers. For example, not permitting drunken, violent or riotous behaviour is in the 1927 Liquor Act - it has just never been enforced. Lincoln reviewed recent riotous incidents, beginning with the Vicksburg gamblers, moving to Madison County's purported slave insurrection, and ending with McIntosh's grisly death. Alternatively riotous crowds would try to intimidate local magistrates into fixing acceptable prices, which was seen anyway as nothing less than their duty. Television covered vitriolic exchanges between politicians, and riotous confrontations on the streets. Synonyms unruly, rowdy, disorderly, disruptive, out of control, rioting, uncontrollable, ungovernable, unmanageable, unbiddable, insubordinate, undisciplined, turbulent, uproarious, tumultuous 1.1 Characterized by wild and uncontrolled behavior. a riotous party Example sentencesExamples His London gigs are particularly riotous affairs, I remark, and am rewarded with a proper beaming smile. She swore the second night would be much better, that she'd pick some place less wild and riotous. As well as the riotous opening night party, artists were especially grateful for the exposure - and new creative partners - the Expo brought them. Needless to say, it'll accompany many a party venue this festive season, thanks to its riotous blend of groovy guitars and dance-floor driven energy. On Saturday night, after the match, they tried desperately to be invisible as the riotous celebration party began. At press time, the band were hesitant to offer any previews, but if their riotous live shows have been any indication, the faint of heart may want to think about updating their life-insurance policies. Don stood in the centre of what had become a riotous assembly, grinning sheepishly, enjoying the pats on the back. In Shakespeare's day, his plays were considered riotous and bawdy. A riotous round of applause arose from the crowd, congratulating Will. Synonyms boisterous, lively, loud, noisy, rip-roaring, unrestrained, uninhibited, roisterous, uproarious, unruly, rollicking 1.2 Having a vivid, varied appearance. a riotous display of bright red, green, and yellow vegetables Example sentencesExamples In her riotous large-scale paintings, flat vivid colors and explosive splash patterns bound and swirl, slipping giddily toward the edges as if daring the canvas to contain them. In 99 Cent, the store bins filled with candy and cookies are ablaze with a riotous display of buy-me colors. But in the museum a colorful, riotous, unrestrained assemblage of ideas is on display. 1.3 Hilariously funny. a riotous account of the making of the movie Example sentencesExamples What are we to make of the riotous subplots which tend to crowd out the ‘main’ line of action? Relax, recline, become recumbent and ready yourself for this week's riotous, relay of rich regale from the odder and more interesting side of the Net. Synonyms very funny, extremely amusing, hysterically funny, hysterical, uproarious, farcical, side-splitting, rib-tickling, too funny for words Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘troublesome’): from Old French, from riote (see riot).
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