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ri·ot·ous
 riotous
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- pronunciation:
- raI
ts
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or resembling a riot or public disturbance.
The protest march turned riotous when the police tried to stop it. |
| definition 2: |
boisterous; unrestrained.
Riotous laughter erupted from the barroom.- similar words:
- boisterous, hilarious
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| definition 3: |
licentious; wanton.
a riotous lifestyle |
| definition 4: |
profuse; luxuriant.
a riotous display of color in the flower garden |
| related words: |
fast, rampant, raucous, rebel, rebellious, wild |
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| derivation: |
riotously (adv.) |
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