What is another word for riotousness?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ɪ͡ətəsnəs] (IPA)

Riotousness can be defined as disorderliness or unruliness. It implies a state of chaos or tumultuousness. However, there are other words that can be used as a synonym for riotousness such as disarray, turmoil, mayhem, bedlam, pandemonium, anarchy, tumult, and commotion. These words convey a sense of uproar or disruption in a situation or place. Each of these words depicts different levels of intensity and scope of an outbreak of disorderliness. While disarray may describe mild confusion, pandemonium represents total chaos and confusion. Choosing the appropriate synonym for riotousness depends on the desired intensity of the description and the context in which it is being used.

What are the hypernyms for Riotousness?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Riotousness

Our Continental pilgrimage ended in a course of riotousness that he did not participate in, and was entirely innocent of, but was held accountable for, because he had been judged a sinner.
"The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009
May's back, however, and Jenny's perpetual riotousness caused her many misgivings.
"Carnival"
Compton Mackenzie
So the days sped pleasantly and May passed, and June with all its riotousness of roses was upon them.
"Peggy Owen and Liberty"
Lucy Foster Madison

Famous quotes with Riotousness

  • Those people should not be listened to who keep saying the voice of the people is the voice of God, since the riotousness of the crowd is always very close to madness.
    Alcuin
  • Those people should not be listened to who keep saying the voice of the people is the voice of God (Vox Populi, Vox Dei), since the riotousness of the crowd is always very close to madness. -- Letter to Charlemagne, 800 AD.
    Alcuin

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