riotously
1
7.5
- adverb
- /ˈraɪətəsli/
:
de manera bulliciosa
- At the party, everyone danced riotously to the upbeat music, creating a joyful atmosphere.
- riotously funny
- laughing riotously
- riotously colorful
Examples
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When I was chief taster to the khan of Bokhara... ...he expired from a cup... ...which had only made me... ...riotously giddy.
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The riotously funny caricatures by way of blackface were melding an entertaining blend of racism, folklore, and unsubtle humor into class-transcending entertainment for the majority.
Academic text (1990) -
George was a riotously funny, kind, smart guy.
Blog text (29) -
Once, anchored off Jamaica, the crew was getting riotously drunk when they were surprised by a British Navy sloop.
Fiction book (1995) -
She and the rest of The Five, as they'd dubbed themselves as kids, had stayed out until two a.m., laughing riotously over everything in their lives, but most especially over Fiona's having to go on a fishing trip.
Fiction book (2000) -
Kay included—laughs riotously.
Fiction book (1992) -
Though I do believe that when you hear the explanation you shall laugh riotously, slappin' your knee and perhaps even wipin' away a giddy tear, relieved of your former concern.
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Heinz Freising was competent but riotously disorganized, which Joe blamed on his Bavarian upbringing.
Fiction book (1993) -
Surely you don't think that an opinion that I can quote here in its entirety - "the motion to dismiss is granted and the appeal is dismissed for want of a substantial federal question" - or, yet more riotously, an in-chambers opinion by Justice Rehnquist denying a stay constitutes a "directly applicable precedent."
Blog text (18) -
The audience laughed riotously at the comedian's outrageous jokes.
Synonyms
104
2.9
In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling
27
1.0
In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest
19
5.4
In a way that shows strong belief or feeling
19
3.0
With great joy and excitement
8
3.0
In a lively and eager way
5
3.0
In a way that shows great happiness and excitement
2
6.3
In a very loud, happy way that makes people laugh
2
3.7
In a very strong and violent way
1
7.0
Very quickly and in a worried or excited way
1
5.1
In a lively, excited way
1
7.4
In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling
1
7.9
In a loud, rough way that bothers other people
1
5.4
In a way that causes great public interest or excitement
1
7.5
In a very loud or obvious way that people notice easily
1
7.4
Showing great pleasure and excitement
1
4.1
In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way
1
7.2
In a very loud and excited way
1
7.7
In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness
1
5.9
In a very lively and excited way often to celebrate
1
5.1
In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement
In a noisy, energetic way that is hard to control
In a loud, excited, and disorderly way
In a wild, panicked way
In a very wild and angry way
In a very excited and wild way
In a strong, emotional, and wild way
In an excited, busy way full of lively talk
In a lively, joyful way like when people laugh and play together
In a way that shows strong feeling and energy
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Riotously comes from the simpler word riot, which once meant a loud quarrel or a 'noisy disturbance'. So, to do something riotously is to do it loudly, wildly, or without control, which is why guests might laugh riotously at a show or a garden look riotously colorful.