up·roar·i·ous

[uhp-rawr-ee-uhs, -rohr-]
adjective
1.
characterized by or in a state of uproar; tumultuous.
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.

Origin:
1810–20; uproar + -ious

up·roar·i·ous·ly, adverb
up·roar·i·ous·ness, noun


1. raging, stormy, riotous, turbulent.
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uproarious (ʌpˈrɔːrɪəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  causing or characterized by an uproar; tumultuous
2.  extremely funny; hilarious
3.  (of laughter) loud and boisterous
 
up'roariously
 
adv
 
up'roariousness
 
n

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Example sentences
There is perhaps no more uproarious burlesque of the workings of the press.
Before he is halfway across the field, an uproarious cannonading and rapid
  musketry fire, commences all along the lines.
His quizzical expression at times evoked giggles and uproarious mirth.
The mob disperses, and the riotous spectacle gives place te uproarious jollity.
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