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uproarious

Uproarious (adj) means Causing, or likely to cause, an uproar.

adj
1
Causing, or likely to cause, an uproar.
2
Characterized by uproar, that is, loud, confused noise, or by noisy and uncontrollable laughter.
3
Extremely funny; hilarious.
4
In a mess; dishevelled, untidy.
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Etymology

From uproar + -ious (a variant of -ous (“suffix forming adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance”)).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of uproarious?

"uproarious" (adj) means causing, or likely to cause, an uproar.

What are the different meanings of uproarious?

"uproarious" has 3 main meanings: 1. Causing, or likely to cause, an uproar; 2. Characterized by uproar, that is, loud, confused noise, or by noisy and uncontrollable laughter; 3. Extremely funny; hilarious.

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