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uproariously

[uhp-rawr-ee-uhs, -rohr-]

adjective

characterized by or in a state of uproar; tumultuous.

making an uproar; confused and noisy, as an assembly, person, etc.

very funny, as a person or situation.

very loud, as sounds or utterances.

expressed by or producing uproar.

Origin:
1810–20; uproar + -ious

Related forms

up·roar·i·ous·ly, adverb

up·roar·i·ous·ness, noun

Synonyms
1. raging, stormy, riotous, turbulent.

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uproarious (ʌpˈrɔːrɪəs)

—*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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