uproarious

adjective

up·​roar·​i·​ous ˌəp-ˈrȯr-ē-əs How to pronounce uproarious (audio)
Synonyms of uproariousnext
1
: marked by uproar
2
: very noisy and full
uproarious laughter
3
: extremely funny
an uproarious comedy
uproariously adverb
uproariousness noun

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the movie follows the comic duo through a series of outrageous and uproarious escapades visited the site where the action movie was being filmed only to find a chaotic, uproarious set
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When the troupe took a bow a few minutes later, the applause was uproarious, as if prospectively celebrating all the work still to come. — Nolan Kelly, Artforum, 26 Oct. 2026 This year’s festival broke its previous record and raised $2 million for the foundation, which was announced at the end of the event to uproarious applause. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026 The pair barely crack more than a perfunctory smirk, in stark contrast to the uproarious laughter emanating from Fielder’s laptop screen. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026 The closeted kid who felt empowered to come out during their showcase monologue, only to receive uproarious applause from the crowd. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uproarious

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First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of uproarious was in 1800

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uproarious

adjective
up·​roar·​i·​ous ˌə-ˈprōr-ē-əs How to pronounce uproarious (audio)
-ˈprȯr-
1
: marked by uproar
2
: extremely funny
uproariously adverb
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