Riotous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹaɪətəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Riotous is an adjective meaning Having the characteristics of a riot.
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a riot.
More Meanings
- Causing, inciting or taking part in a riot.
- Unrestrained and boisterous; degenerate or dissolute.
Example Sentences
The prison administrators are always planting seeds of hate, division, separatism, and prison peer group racism in the various ethnic groups here, causing friction and riotous situations where one group is set against another.
Open carriages tend to be draughty and inadequately heated. The passenger in them has no escape from the annoyance of squalling babies, boisterous drunks, and riotous teddy-boys, who may be at the far end of the coach but whose din cannot be shut out.
Synonyms for riotous
Depending on context, synonyms include ragmatical, profligate, exuberant, lush, abundant, libertine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include turbulent, tumultuous, troubled, disruptive, dissolute, exuberant.
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