uproarious
UK: ʌpˈrɔːriəs | US: ʌpˈrɔːriəs
adj. extremely noisy and loud, often due to laughter or unrestrained excitement
adj. wildly funny or hilarious
uproarious = uproar<noisy disturbance> + ious<adjective suffix>
- uproar: Derived from Dutch oproer (meaning "tumult, revolt"), combining op (up) + roer (motion, stir). Entered English in the 16th century with the sense of public disorder.
- ious: A suffix forming adjectives, from Latin -iosus, indicating "full of" or "characterized by."
Etymology Origin:
The word uproarious emerged in the early 19th century, blending uproar (a noisy commotion) with the suffix -ious to describe something "full of uproar." Over time, it shifted from literal noise to emphasize boisterous laughter or humor, reflecting how chaos and joy often sound alike.
The comedy show was so uproarious that the audience couldn’t stop laughing.
An uproarious party next door kept us awake all night.
His uproarious imitation of the teacher became legendary in class.
The children’s uproarious game echoed through the house.
The debate turned into an uproarious clash of opinions.