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

In July, Roku made the city even more interactive with a new brand campaign that guides users to visit six themed areas featuring humorous promo spots, including a pirate ship, a volcano and a villain’s evil lair.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
The Black Seed writers are abrasive, wistful, humorous, and loaded with insight.

— The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of humorous

Adjective

The series continues its winning blend of high-octane action choreography and comedic friction between elite wealth and police bureaucracy.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The actor used his newfound clout to make 2006’s Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny, a movie based on his comedic two-man rock outfit with Kyle Gass.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

Definition of comedic

Adjective

There is a marginal risk of excessive rainfall across all of east Central Florida, according to NWS Melbourne.

— Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Importantly, the robot maintained stable locomotion throughout testing, showing that the AI controller could effectively harness passive energy stored in the compliant feet without introducing instability or excessive corrective movements.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of excessive

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Gu-cheon is arrogant, conspicuously misplaced in the palace hierarchy, and in some sneaky ways, dryly funny, in stark contrast to co-star Roh Yoon Seo’s more determined, earnest portrayal of court lady Saeng Gang.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
That ethos bled into the script read, which saw the crew assembled take swings with the material and inject a bit more comedy into the already funny original film.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 29 July 2026

Definition of funny

Adjective

In the stands, meanwhile, some fans have garnered nearly as much as attention as the players for reasons ranging from their love of ranch dressing to their ability to drink copious amounts of beer.

— Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Quench them with a copious deluge of water and stir to guarantee complete cooling.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of copious

Adjective

The wonky physics can't be too wonky, because janky controls can go from amusing to annoying pretty quickly.

— Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
There’s also plenty of family time captured, including an amusing bye week trip to Manhattan — complete with a subway trip — to watch two of Emily’s brothers run the New York Marathon.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026

Definition of amusing

Adjective

Along the Adriatic coast, once abundant with mussels, nearly all have died off because of the sea temperatures that at times have exceeded 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Basic necessities—dairy, rice, staples where supply is abundant and quality reliable—have become a hunt for the best price.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of abundant

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