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Marked by or involving public disorder
“Finally, on September 17, 1771, a riotous crowd of a thousand confronted the army at the Spasskiye gates.”
Characterized by wild and uncontrolled behavior
“At press time, the band was hesitant to offer any previews, but if their riotous live shows have been any indication, the faint of heart may want to think about updating their life insurance policies.”
Unrestrained, wasteful or excessive in one's behavior
“The younger son was guilty of riotous living, while the elder was innocent, loyal, and prudent.”
Characterized by fierce, extreme, or violent energy or force
“Wind buffeted his buckskins, a prelude to the riotous weather to come.”
Ridiculous, often to the point of being funny
“This section of the library is filled with humorous novels, farcical plays, riotous comedy albums, satirical magazines, and hilarious videos.”
Gushing forth in profuse amounts or quantities
“After all this riotous praise, it is impossible that he should not take himself seriously.”
Seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution
Cheerful and lively in nature or atmosphere
Rich and profuse in growth
Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
Not restrained or held back
In a state of confusion
Depraved, perverted or extremely wrong in a moral sense
Significant or great in degree or intensity
Full of life, spirit, energy, or movement
Exciting, energetic, enthusiastic, with gusto
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