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ri⋅ot⋅ous

  [rahy-uh-tuhs]
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–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; ME; see riot, -ous

Related forms:
ri⋅ot⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
ri⋅ot⋅ous⋅ness, noun
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ri·ot·ous   (rī'ət-əs)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or resembling a riot.

  2. Participating in or inciting to riot or uproar.

  3. Uproarious; boisterous: a riotous party.

  4. Dissolute; wanton: riotous living.

  5. Abundant or luxuriant: a riotous growth. See Synonyms at profuse.

ri'ot·ous·ly adv., ri'ot·ous·ness n.
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Main Entry: ri·ot·ous
Pronunciation: 'rI-&-t&s
Function: adjective
1 : of the nature of a riot <riotous conduct>
2 : participating in a riot riotous assemblage> —ri·ot·ous·ly adverb —ri·ot·ous·ness noun
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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