Uproarious

Pronunciation: /ʌˈproʊriəs/

Definitions of uproarious

adjective characterized by or provoking loud noise or uproar; very noisy and uncontrolled

Example Sentences

A1 The children's laughter was uproarious as they played in the park.

A2 The comedy show was so uproarious that everyone in the audience was in stitches.

B1 The party was filled with uproarious music and dancing.

B2 The stand-up comedian's jokes were so uproarious that the entire audience was in tears from laughter.

C1 The uproarious celebration lasted well into the early hours of the morning.

C2 The uproarious atmosphere at the concert made it a night to remember for all attendees.

Examples of uproarious in a Sentence

formal The uproarious laughter from the audience filled the concert hall.

informal The party last night was so uproarious, I'm still recovering.

slang The comedy show was absolutely uproarious, everyone was in stitches.

figurative The uproarious applause at the end of the play showed the audience's appreciation for the performance.

Grammatical Forms of uproarious

• past tense: uproarioused
• plural: uproariouses
• comparative: more uproarious
• superlative: most uproarious
• present tense: uproarious
• future tense: will be uproarious
• perfect tense: has been uproarious
• continuous tense: is being uproarious
• singular: uproarious
• positive degree: uproarious
• infinitive: to be uproarious
• gerund: being uproarious
• participle: uproariousing

Origin and Evolution of uproarious

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'uproarious' originated from the Latin word 'uproarius' which means 'to roar'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'uproarious' has retained its original meaning of being extremely noisy or boisterous, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything that is very funny or amusing.