uproarious

Causing loud laughter

Uproarious describes something that provokes loud, unrestrained laughter or noise.

An uproarious comedy has the audience howling.

An uproarious crowd is boisterous and unruly.

The word emphasizes volume and abandon—quiet amusement doesn't qualify.

The dinner party grew uproarious after midnight.

boisterous

rowdy

Noisily disorderly

rambunctious · tumultuous · wild · unruly · clamorous · exuberant · lively · animated · chaotic · disorderly

hilarious

laughter

Vocal expression of amusement

comedy · jokes · witty · humorous · funny · amusing · comedic · slapstick · farce · parody

riotous

pandemonium

State of utter confusion

turmoil · unruly · disorderly · bedlam · mayhem · commotion · havoc · frenzy · melee · fracas

Categories
Opposites
humor/comedic effect

uproariousunfunny

Devoid of humor

humorless · unamusing · lame · mirthless · dull

noise/volume level

uproariousquiet

Lacking in sound

silent · hushed · subdued · still · calm

emotional tone/gravity

uproarioussolemn

Serious and dignified

somber · grave · serious · sombre · mournful

Phrases
Family

uproariously, uproariousness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G