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uproarious
[ uhp-rawr-ee-uhs, -rohr- ]
/ ʌpˈrɔr i əs, -ˈroʊr- /
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Definition of uproarious
adjective
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up·roar·i·ous·ly, adverbup·roar·i·ous·ness, nounWords nearby uproarious
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British Dictionary definitions for uproarious
uproarious
/ (ʌpˈrɔːrɪəs) /
adjective
causing or characterized by an uproar; tumultuous
extremely funny; hilarious
(of laughter) loud and boisterous
Derived forms of uproarious
uproariously, adverbuproariousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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