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

Derived Forms

• upˈroariousness, noun
• upˈroariously, adverb

Other Words From

• up·roari·ous·ly adverb
• up·roari·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of uproarious¹

First recorded in 1810–20; uproar + -ious

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.

From Time

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• amusing
• comical
• humorous