riotously

Example Sentences

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His latest UK tour, which wrapped up earlier this month received rapturous reviews, with critics calling the star "fresh and on form" for "a riotously joyful celebration" of his music.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2025

Stand-up comedy has exploded on streaming, granting exposure to riotously funny relative unknowns, some of whom cranked out sets hilarious enough to hurt.

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2023

They knew it had the potential to be riotously funny, slyly insightful and boundary pushing for queer teen representation.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023

And Jennifer Coolidge — as she often does — gives a riotously funny performance as Tom’s chipper mom, Carol, who miraculously keeps the hostages alive by trying to befriend their captors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2023

They argue riotously over the films of Ritwik Ghatak versus those of Satyajit Ray.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri