riotously

Definition of riotouslynext

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Recent Examples of riotously Delbar and Mansur meet at an organization called PeaceMeals; like much of No God But Us, PeaceMeals is riotously funny. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026 Nostalgic without being at all reactionary, Mitchell’s riotously crowd-pleasing blockbuster takes both of Greg and Denise’s conflicting wishes to heart. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 The theater is known for goofy, campy, original musical theater shows that riotously riff on fairy tales, folklore, TV shows and other familiar cultural tropes. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026 Amid all the riotously vibrant production design and uniquely wide shots made possible by custom Panavision lenses, most of Riley’s themes are fairly accessible. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 May 2026 After years of being mummified in scaffolding on Oxford Street, the former West Olympia Theatre has reemerged as 25hours Hotel The Olympia, a riotously fun, high-voltage new entrant to Sydney’s hotel scene. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 Details of who found them and where were also vague, with one popular story featuring a hungry cow riotously disturbing the earth to reveal a ceramic container. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026 Blurring the line between performance and personal crisis, comedian Maria Bamford turns her mental health journey into material that’s riotously funny and ultimately inspiring. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026 On this particular night, Radcliffe jumped in on the fun, joining Broadway vets including Jasmine Amy Rogers, Justin Cooley, Lilli Cooper, Philippe Arroyo and Glee alum Kevin McHale in the riotously funny crowd-favorite. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riotously
Adverb
  • Rob and White were engaged in 2016 before tumultuously calling it quits in 2017.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
  • The decade ended tumultuously, with the Osmond family’s fortune drained by a series of swindlers and grifters.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Beyond biological and nuclear threats, AI companies face harsh organizational incentives to develop AI even faster and — experts say — more recklessly.
    — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Ferrari was charged with injuries to a police dog, recklessly endangering another person and inflicting injury to a domestic animal, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Instead of a steady stream, rising water churns turbulently against the frigid walls of the fractures, rapidly losing heat.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Sometimes, an object moving chaotically can become trapped into following a fractal-like path forever.
    — Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Blood streams from her crown as dragons and humans die chaotically around her in the image.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Riotously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riotously. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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