Definition of uproarious

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up·roar·i·ous    (p-rôr-s, -rr-) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Causing or accompanied by an uproar: an uproarious New Year's party.
2. Loud and full; boisterous: uproarious laughter.
3. Causing hearty laughter; hilarious: uproarious tales.

OTHER FORMS:
up·roari·ous·ly (Adverb), up·roari·ous·ness (Noun)

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