adj.
Pronunciation: ' r ī - ə -t ə s
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 a : of the nature of a riot : TURBULENT b : participating in riot
2 : ABUNDANT , EXUBERANT <the garden was riotous with flowers>
– ri · ot · ous · ly adverb
– ri · ot · ous · ness noun