riotously

Variant of riotous

adjective

    1. having the nature of a riot
    2. engaging in rioting or inciting to riot
  1. without restraint; disorderly; boisterous
  2. dissolute; profligate: riotous living
  3. luxuriant or profuse

Origin: ME < OFr rioteus

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