RIOTOUS Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

riotous

adjective

ˈrī-ə-təs

Definition of riotous

as in humorous

causing or intended to cause laughter his riotous mugging always has everyone in hysterics

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as in lavish

pouring forth in great amounts a painting by that artist is usually a riotous display of color

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Recent Examples of riotous Part slasher parody, part meta commentary on the structure of horror movies, and fully riotous, Behind the Mask is a dreadfully under-appreciated contribution to the subgenre that would have made for a terrific franchise. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026 Shocking video captured the moments anti-ICE agitators were arrested outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, Friday, during riotous confrontations. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 The result is an album of riotous compassion, likely to strike a chord with fans of Big Thief and the Microphones. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 June 2026 Attended by nearly 17,000 people, the Bowl’s biggest Spanish-language comedy event also featured a special (and sensual) musical performance by Colombian reggaeton heartthrob Feid, as well as Mexican comedian Sofia Niño de Rivera, who opened the show with her own riotous act. — Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for riotous

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Adjective

But the shop’s best humorous gesture is in the restroom, open to customers, who certainly want to grant a wish.

— Sarah Moreno August 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
From humorous and whimsical to elegant and calming, the choice is yours.

— Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of humorous

Adjective

For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Besides golf and the lavish new spa, the signature resort attraction is its legendary equestrian center, operated for over 30 years.

— Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of lavish

Adjective

So there’s something really cathartic about watching Ulf — the lowliest, most base, comedic and ludicrous of all the Targaryens and dragonriders — beating him.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
But submitting an episode this low on Gabby’s signature comedic energy is keeping Williams’s strongest attributes under wraps.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of comedic

Adjective

San Francisco police officers would then proceed to smash the driver's window, drag the driver out and pepper-spray him — actions that a San Francisco Department of Police Accountability (DPA) report states were excessive.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Even as the busy restaurant bar reaches blatantly excessive noise levels even before Ninh’s fully done with his equipment, neighboring businesses are already having their patience tested.

— Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of excessive

Adjective

Sarcasm is an interesting thing because it can be viewed by some people as funny and other people as hurtful.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
A little bit funny, a lot cheesy and completely, unabashedly earnest, her Liz is — like moms everywhere — at once a perfectly ordinary woman and the center of the universe.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of funny

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In a series distinguished by copious disgusting battle scenes, Ormund co-stars in one of its very grossest—a gross-on-gross-on-gross flambé—and almost gets in one last barf.

— Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
The best meals at Hawkers Asian Street Food are enjoyed with friends at a full table with copious plates to share—pork belly baos, roti canai, chili crisp wontons, and chicken dumplings are among the options.

— Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of copious

Adjective

Ultimately, the immediate need for affordable, abundant solar capacity clashes with the goal of a self-sufficient supply chain, making price the primary driver for now.

— Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Toe-to-toe with El Niño The main challenge these systems face is El Niño’s abundant storm-killing wind shear.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

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