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

The woolen missile flew like a well-put shot and caught its owner fair in the breast, tumbling him backwards on the deck—and the Homeric laughter rose in double strength.

From Big Timber A Story of the Northwest by Sinclair, Bertrand W.

Then Brett sat down and enjoyed a burst of Homeric laughter.

From The Stowmarket Mystery Or, A Legacy of Hate by Tracy, Louis

And with peals of Homeric laughter Ferdinand declared she had found the only inoffensive way of silencing him.

From Dreamers of the Ghetto by Zangwill, Israel

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