riotous

Meaning

  1. Having the characteristics of a riot.
  2. Causing, inciting or taking part in a riot.
  3. Unrestrained and boisterous; degenerate or dissolute.

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɹaɪətəs/
Etymology

In summary

Inherited from Middle English riotous, from Anglo-Norman riotous; equivalent to riot + -ous.

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