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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • upˈroariousness, noun
  • upˈroariously, adverb
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Other Words From

  • up·roari·ous·ly adverb
  • up·roari·ous·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of uproarious1

First recorded in 1810–20; uproar + -ious
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Example Sentences

The concepts Tim Robinson cooks up for this uproarious sketch comedy, which dropped its second season this year, are so inherently absurd that they shoot straight into the social-media zeitgeist.

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At once uproarious, raw, and painfully honest, “Discord” unveils the many virtues and vices of these towering icons.

Mitt Romney's speech was the more uproarious - and the harder-edged, aimed both at the president and himself.

Uproarious laughter during prayer services is a fantastic way to ruin Yom Kippur for everyone.

The situations that arise from this momentous “switch” lead to some uproarious situations—and the two stars shine.

The laughter broke out at short intervals, and by and by became uproarious and constant.

Duncan was a perfect champion; his strength and activity were marvellous, and his mirth uproarious.

Singing, dancing, uproarious with gladness, the troop crossed the village and passed by the hut of Fergan.

Gradually it grew louder and more uproarious: there was evidently some unusual source of festivity.

When the door opened a few minutes later, they were all talking and laughing at once in a decidedly uproarious fashion.

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