riotously

adverb

Definition of riotouslynext
as in tumultuously

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Recent Examples of riotously 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
  1. tumultuously
  2. recklessly
  3. turbulently
  4. chaotically
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
Definition of tumultuously
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  • He was also found guilty in June of one count each of fleeing a pursuing peace officer’s motor vehicle while driving recklessly, assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury and driving or taking a vehicle without consent.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Multiple 911 callers reported a black Mercedes SUV colliding with vehicles, being driven recklessly, and engaging in dangerous behaviors toward people in various locations in the city, police said.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of recklessly
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  • 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
Definition of turbulently
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
Definition of chaotically

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“Riotously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riotously. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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