riotously
|ri-ot-ous-ly|
B2
/ˈraɪətəsli/
(riotous)
wildly exuberant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'riotous' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'riote', where 'riote' meant 'quarrel or dispute'.
Historical Evolution
'riote' transformed into the Middle English word 'riotous', and eventually became the modern English word 'riotous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'quarrelsome or disorderly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'wild or exuberant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is wild, uncontrolled, or exuberant.
The crowd celebrated riotously after their team won the championship.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45