formal
1
of a group of people
: behaving in a violent and uncontrolled way
a riotous assembly/crowd
2
: very exciting, fun, or full of energy
a riotous party/celebration
riotous humor
3
: existing or occurring in large amounts : abundant
a riotous profusion of flowers
Cite this Entry
“Riotous.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/riotous. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.
Copy Citation
