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uproarious laughter
/ʌprɔːriəs ˈlæfər/
extremely loud, chaotic laughter
The comedian's punchline triggered uproarious laughter from the entire audience.
The joke was so funny that everyone laughed very loudly and chaotically.
general
Laughter that is extremely loud, boisterous, and often chaotic, causing a disturbance or filling a space with noise.
The room erupted in uproarious laughter when the dog wore the hat.
Everyone started laughing very loudly and suddenly because the dog looked funny.
Often used to describe reactions in public settings like theaters, parties, or classrooms.
Collocations
erupt in uproarious laughterto suddenly start laughing very loudlytrigger uproarious laughterto cause people to laugh very loudly
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Intensity Check
Use 'uproarious' only when the laughter is loud enough to be heard over other noises or to disturb the peace. For quiet amusement, use 'chuckle' or 'giggle'.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Avoid using 'uproarious laughter' in formal, quiet settings like libraries or funerals, as it implies a lack of decorum.
Word Origin
From 'uproar' (noise, disturbance) + '-ious' (full of) + 'laughter'. 'Uproar' comes from Middle English 'up' + 'ror' (noise).
Usage Notes
Use this phrase when the laughter is not just happy but physically loud and disruptive. It implies a collective or intense reaction.
Word Breakdown
uproarious
making a loud, disturbing noise
adjectivelaughter
the action of laughing
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