Homeric laughter

American  

noun

1. loud, hearty laughter, as of the gods.

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Homeric laughter British  

noun

1. loud unrestrained laughter, as that of the gods

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Example Sentences

The implications of this proviso struck the German Reichstag so forcibly that Deputies clutched their quaking midriffs and the whole chamber roared with Homeric laughter until tears of mirth glistened on many a cheek.

From Time Magazine Archive

Homeric laughter shook the air; but while Mr. Haward laughed not, neither did he frown or blush.

From Audrey by Johnston, Mary

My readers will remember the Homeric laughter that greeted the publication of the two telegrams.

From The Blonde Lady Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsène Lupin and the English Detective by Leblanc, Maurice

The major bursts into Homeric laughter, in which Zdena, whose overstrained nerves dispose her for tears as well as laughter, joins.

From 'O Thou, My Austria!' by Schubin, Ossip

A burst of Homeric laughter was Sir William's reply--laughter in which all were fain to join.

From In the Valley by Frederic, Harold