Meaning 1
Extremely funny and likely to provoke loud laughter.
Reach for it when Giving exuberant praise to comedy, a story, or a performance.
The troupe turned a missing chair into an uproarious final scene.
Meaning 2
Filled with loud, lively noise and excitement.
Reach for it when Describing a crowd, welcome, or celebration whose volume is joyful.
An uproarious welcome greeted the rowers at the harbor.
| Meaning 1 | Meaning 2 | |
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| playful |
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| everyday | ||
| warm |
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| literary |
playful
side-splitting
Fits when comic effect deserves exaggerated informality
Not when too promotional for measured review
everyday
Fits when something is intensely funny
Not when does not describe a noisy crowd by itself
literary
riotous
Fits when comedy feels wild and abundant
Not when can imply disorder or civil disturbance
playful
rambunctious
Fits when good-natured noisy energy deserves color
Not when often describes children or animals
warm
Fits when lively noise and physical energy are central
Not necessarily funny or celebratory
literary
thunderous
Fits when the sheer volume of applause matters
Not when does not convey humor or warmth
uproarious comedy
The festival closed with an uproarious comedy about rival gardeners.
uproarious laughter
Uproarious laughter followed the actor's perfectly timed pause.
uproarious reception
The returning team received an uproarious reception at the station.
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