Meaning & use
riotous
Wildly disorderly, unruly, or violently uncontrolled, or extremely lively and unrestrained in a fun way.
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The riotous crowd smashed shop windows before police finally restored order.
The party turned into a riotous celebration once the team won the championship.
A note on using this word
Riotous can describe dangerous, violent disorder or, more playfully, an extremely lively and exuberant gathering.
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