riotously
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7.5
- adverb
- /ˈraɪətəsli/
- 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
57
2.9
In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling
21
3.7
In a very strong and violent way
20
1.0
In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest
17
5.4
In a way that shows strong belief or feeling
17
3.0
With great joy and excitement
15
8.1
In a very wild and angry way
6
3.0
In a lively and eager way
4
3.0
In a way that shows great happiness and excitement
2
6.3
In a very loud, happy way that makes people laugh
1
5.1
In a lively, excited way
1
7.4
In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling
1
7.0
Very quickly and in a worried or excited way
1
5.4
In a way that causes great public interest or excitement
1
7.9
In a loud, rough way that bothers other people
1
7.4
Showing great pleasure and excitement
1
7.5
In a very loud or obvious way that people notice easily
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
5.1
In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement
1
7.5
In a wild, panicked way
1
7.7
In a loud, excited, and disorderly way
1
5.9
In a very lively and excited way often to celebrate
1
7.5
In a noisy, energetic way that is hard to control
1
9.7
In a very excited and wild way
1
7.4
In a way that shows strong feeling and energy
1
6.6
In an excited, busy way full of lively talk
1
8.1
In a strong, emotional, and wild way
1
8.1
In a lively, joyful way like when people laugh and play together
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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.