uproarious

adjective

up·​roar·​i·​ous ˌəp-ˈrȯr-ē-əs 

1

: marked by uproar

2

: very noisy and full

uproarious laughter

3

: extremely funny

an uproarious comedy

uproariously adverb

uproariousness noun

Synonyms of uproarious

• humorous
• funny
• comedic
• amusing
• comical
• hysterical
• comic
• ridiculous
• entertaining

Examples of uproarious in a Sentence

the movie follows the comic duo through a series of outrageous and uproarious escapades

visited the site where the action movie was being filmed only to find a chaotic, uproarious set

Recent Examples on the Web

What follows is a rowdy and uproarious road trip across America, inspired by Green Day’s early days of touring in a van, years before the release of their breakout record, Dookie. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Just as deserving of a place in that canon are Julio (co-creator Chris Estrada) and Luis (Frankie Quiñones), the cousins at the center of the uproarious two-season Hulu comedy This Fool (2022-2023). — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Not only is there no food transfer and actual stakes, but nothing is more endearing than watching hot people sing badly to uproarious applause. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 6 July 2026

The uproarious—and somewhat clunkily titled—To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! — Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for uproarious

• inglorious
• laborious
• notorious
• sartorius
• vainglorious
• victorious
• glorious
• meritorious

Kids Definition

uproarious

adjective

up·​roar·​i·​ous ˌə-ˈprōr-ē-əs 

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1

: marked by uproar

2

: extremely funny

uproariously adverb