Riotously: meaning, definitions and examples

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riotously

 

[ หˆraษชษ™tษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of behavior

Riotously describes an action that is done in a chaotic, disorderly, or wildly enthusiastic manner. This term often implies a lack of restraint or control, suggesting that the behavior is excessively lively or boisterous. It can be used to characterize events or gatherings where fun escalates to a point that resembles a riot. However, it may also connote a sense of humorous or joyful recklessness, rather than serious disturbance.

Synonyms

boisterously, chaotically, exuberantly, uproariously.

Examples of usage

  • The crowd laughed riotously at the comedian's jokes.
  • They celebrated riotously after winning the championship.
  • The children played riotously in the park.
  • The festival was marked by riotously colorful decorations.

Translations

Translations of the word "riotously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de maneira tumultuada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคธเคตเคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unbรคndig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan ribut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะนะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hucznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้จ’ใ€…ใ—ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre tumultueuse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera ruidosa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท coลŸkulu bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ž€์Šค๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุตุงุฎุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bujaล™e

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ burรกcajรบco

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ง้—นๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrupno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกkaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒั‹ั€ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiddษ™tlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de manera bulliciosa

Etymology

The word 'riotously' originates from the noun 'riot,' which comes from the Old French term 'riot,' meaning 'a disturbance or quarrel,' and is related to the Latin 'rฤซpere,' meaning 'to break.' The adjective form of 'riotous' was developed in the late Middle Ages. Over time, the adverb 'riotously' evolved to describe behavior characterized by an excess of enthusiasm or disorder, often in a celebratory context. This word captures the essence of actions that exceed normal bounds of revelry, linking it to both festivity and chaos. Its usage reflects cultural aspects of merrymaking where exuberance often blurs the line between joy and disorder. In modern usage, 'riotously' is often employed in contexts that stress exuberant and lively enjoyment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,507, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.