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uproarious

/ʌpˈrɔːriəs/
up · roar · i · ous
Adverb:uproariously
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1

Characterized by or accompanied by a loud, boisterous commotion or tumultuous noise.

Example

"The winning team received an uproarious welcome from thousands of cheering fans at the stadium."

2

Extremely funny and provoking loud, unrestrained laughter.

Example

"The playwright's new farce is an uproarious comedy that kept the audience laughing from start to finish."

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• Rhymes for uproarious

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uprising
upriver
uproar
uproarious
uproariously
uproot
upscale

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from 'uproar' and the suffix '-ious'. The noun 'uproar' entered English in the 16th century as a loanword from Dutch 'oproer' (meaning tumult or insurrection, literally 'a stirring up'), which was reshaped by folk etymology to match English 'up' and 'roar'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uproarious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uproarious
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