"riotous" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈɹaɪətəs/
Etymology: Inherited from Middle English riotous, from Anglo-Norman riotous; equivalent to riot + -ous. Etymology templates: {{glossary|Inherited}} Inherited, {{inh|en|enm|riotous|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Middle English riotous, {{inh+|en|enm|riotous}} Inherited from Middle English riotous, {{der|en|xno|riotous}} Anglo-Norman riotous, {{suffix|en|riot|ous}} riot + -ous Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} riotous
  1. Having the characteristics of a riot.
    Sense id: en-riotous-en-adj-tUbOJXk5
  2. Causing, inciting or taking part in a riot.
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  3. Unrestrained and boisterous; degenerate or dissolute.
    Sense id: en-riotous-en-adj-dIHfTLXm
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: ragmatical Derived forms: riotous living
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