RIOTOUSLY

exuberantly, riotously

(adverb) in an exuberant manner; “the exuberantly baroque decoration of the church”

tumultuously, riotously

(adverb) in a tumultuous and riotous manner; “the crowd was demonstrating tumultuously”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

riotously (comparative more riotously, superlative most riotously)

In a riotous manner.

In a manner that causes uncontrollable laughter.

Source: Wiktionary


RIOTOUS

Ri"ot*ous, a. Etym: [OF. rioteux.]

1. Involving, or engaging in, riot; wanton; unrestrained; luxurious. The younger son . . . took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. Luke xv. 13.

2. Partaking of the nature of an unlawful assembly or its acts; seditious.

– Ri"ot*ous*ly, adv.

– Ri"ot*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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5 June 2025

UNDERLAY

(verb) raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type; “underlay the plate”


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According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

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