riotous
(rī′ət əs)
adjective
- having the nature of a riot
- engaging in rioting or inciting to riot
- without restraint; disorderly; boisterous
- dissolute; profligate: riotous living
- luxuriant or profuse
Origin:
ME < OFr rioteus
See riotous in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective- Of, relating to, or resembling a riot.
- Participating in or inciting to riot or uproar.
- Uproarious; boisterous: a riotous party.
- Dissolute; wanton: riotous living.
- Abundant or luxuriant: a riotous growth. See Synonyms at profuse.
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