ri·ot·ous

[rahy-uh-tuhs]
adjective
1.
(of an act) characterized by or of the nature of rioting or a disturbance of the peace.
2.
(of a person) inciting or taking part in a riot.
3.
given to or marked by unrestrained revelry; loose; wanton: riotous living.
4.
boisterous or uproarious: riotous laughter.
5.
hilariously funny.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English; see riot, -ous

ri·ot·ous·ly, adverb
ri·ot·ous·ness, noun
un·ri·ot·ous, adjective
un·ri·ot·ous·ly, adverb
un·ri·ot·ous·ness, noun
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riotous (ˈraɪətəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  proceeding from or of the nature of riots or rioting
2.  inciting to riot
3.  characterized by wanton or lascivious revelry: riotous living
4.  characterized by boisterous or unrestrained merriment: riotous laughter
 
'riotously
 
adv
 
'riotousness
 
n

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Example sentences
Inevitably, this disrespect and disdain of uninvolved persons and their
  properties will soon evolve into riotous mayhem.
Each car is pierced with dozens of light rods that blink in riotous colors.
You're free to bequeath it to a home for incorrigible cats or squander it on
  riotous living.
The literature though made for an absolutely riotous read.
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