riotous
Meaning
- Having the characteristics of a riot.
- Causing, inciting or taking part in a riot.
- Unrestrained and boisterous; degenerate or dissolute.
Synonyms
seditionous
seditionously
troublous
brainish
looking for riots
seeking confusions
seeking tumults
ruptive
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɹaɪətəs/
Etymology
In summary
Inherited from Middle English riotous, from Anglo-Norman riotous; equivalent to riot + -ous.
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