uproarious

[uhp-rawr-ee-uhs, -rohr-]

adjective

1. characterized by or in a state of uproar; tumultuous.

   Synonyms: turbulent, riotous, stormy

2. making an uproar; confused and noisy, as an assembly, person, etc.

3. very funny, as a person or situation.

4. very loud, as sounds or utterances.

5. expressed by or producing uproar.

uproarious

/ ʌpˈrɔːrɪəs /

adjective

1. causing or characterized by an uproar; tumultuous

2. extremely funny; hilarious

3. (of laughter) loud and boisterous

Other Word Forms

• uproariously adverb
• uproariousness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of uproarious¹

First recorded in 1810–20; uproar + -ious

Example Sentences

The second season premiere, appropriately titled “The Ties that Grind,” is violent, gory, and trades in uproarious humor that doesn’t give a bleep about delicate ears and sensibilities.

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Imagine such an uproarious response today, when merely confronted with a slightly bowed square canvas featuring thousands of tiny green and red dots.

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Paul Feig made his name directing such movies as “Bridesmaids” and “Spy,” uproarious comic gems that provided career-best showcases for their female stars.

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“We are not here to fight. We are not here to be violent. We are here to peacefully assemble. We are here to stand and support Israel,” Johnson said to cheers from the uproarious crowd.

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Her uproarious debut album, The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess, came out last September, telling the story of a closeted, small-town girl finding her way in the world.

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Related Words

• amusing 
• comical 
• humorous