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Meaning of riotous
ri•ot•ous
Pronunciation: (rī'u-tus), [key]
— adj.
- (of an act) characterized by or of the nature of rioting or a disturbance of the peace.
- (of a person) inciting or taking part in a riot.
- given to or marked by unrestrained revelry; loose; wanton: riotous living.
- boisterous or uproarious: riotous laughter.
- hilariously funny.
See also:
- riotous (Thesaurus)