Uproarious: meaning, definitions and examples

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uproarious

[ ˌʌpˈrɔːriəs ]

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loud laughter

Characterized by or provoking loud noise or uproar

Synonyms

boisterous, hilarious, riotous

Examples of usage

The comedy show was uproarious, with the audience laughing uncontrollably
The uproarious party could be heard from down the street

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extremely funny

Extremely funny and causing loud laughter

Synonyms

hilarious, rioting, side-splitting

Examples of usage

The comedian's uproarious jokes had the entire audience in stitches
The movie was so uproarious that people were crying with laughter

Translations

Translations of the word "uproarious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estrondoso

🇮🇳 ज़बरदस्त

🇩🇪 tosend

🇮🇩 gemuruh

🇺🇦 бурхливий

🇵🇱 gromki

🇯🇵 騒々しい (そうぞうしい)

🇫🇷 tonitruant

🇪🇸 estruendoso

🇹🇷 gürültülü

🇰🇷 떠들썩한

🇸🇦 صاخب

🇨🇿 bouřlivý

🇸🇰 búrlivý

🇨🇳 喧闹的 (xuān nào de)

🇸🇮 hrupen

🇮🇸 hávaðasamt

🇰🇿 айқай-шулы

🇬🇪 ხმაურიანი

🇦🇿 səs-küylü

🇲🇽 estruendoso

Word origin

The word 'uproarious' originated from the Latin word 'uproarius', which means noisy or loud. It first appeared in English in the 17th century. Over time, 'uproarious' has come to be associated with things that are extremely funny or causing loud laughter, reflecting its original meaning of provoking loud noise or uproar.