Homeric laughter
Americannoun
noun
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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
His proposition was received with a shout of Homeric laughter: and Sylvain Kohn cooingly protested that no man should touch a woman, even with a flower, etc., etc.
From Jean Christophe: in Paris The Market-Place, Antoinette, the House by Cannan, Gilbert
Then Brett sat down and enjoyed a burst of Homeric laughter.
From The Stowmarket Mystery Or, A Legacy of Hate by Tracy, Louis
After which crude gibe at Harry's sponging proclivities, Homeric laughter set a period upon the town's farewell to Jan's new masters.
From Jan A Dog and a Romance by Rockwell, Norman
Only her Homeric laughter, and a pair of lorgnettes, reminded you of her greatness.
From This Is the End by Benson, Stella
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