Uproarious — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌəp-ˈrȯr-ē-əs/ up·roar·i·ous

Meaning & Definition of Uproarious

Uproarious (adjective)

  1. marked by uproar
  2. very noisy and full
  3. extremely funny

Uproarious (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. causing or intended to cause laughter

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

    similar: antic, chucklesome, comedic, comic, comical, droll, farcical, funny, hilarious, humoristic, humorous, hysterical, killing, laughable, ludicrous, ridiculous, riotous, risible, screaming, sidesplitting
    related: amusing, diverting, entertaining, clownish, knockabout, slapstick, slapsticky, zany, facetious, flip, flippant, pert, smart, smart-aleck, smart-alecky, snickery, jocular, playful, waggish, campy, jokey, priceless, rich, whimsical, witty, wry, blithesome, gleeful, jocose, jocund, jolly, jovial, laughing, mad, merry, mirthful
    opposite: humorless, lame, unamusing, uncomic, unfunny, unhumorous, unhysterical
    near: earnest, grave, no-nonsense, sedate, serious, severe, sober, sobersided, solemn, somber, staid, unsmiling, weighty, affecting, moving, poignant, touching, tragic, lachrymose, mournful, sad, sorrowful, tearful, woeful

  2. full of or characterized by the presence of noise

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

    similar: clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, noisy, rackety, resounding
    related: resonant, sonorous, buzzing, humming, murmuring, blustery, boisterous, raucous, rip-roaring, roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, woolly, obstreperous, vociferous
    opposite: hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly
    near: calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Uproarious

The most common words with a similar meaning to Uproarious:

antic, chucklesome, comedic, comic, comical, droll, farcical, funny, hilarious, humoristic, humorous, hysterical, killing, laughable, ludicrous, ridiculous, riotous, risible, screaming, sidesplitting, clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, noisy, rackety, resounding

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Uproarious

Words with the opposite meaning of Uproarious:

humorless, lame, unamusing, uncomic, unfunny, unhumorous, unhysterical, hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly

Related Words for Uproarious

amusing, diverting, entertaining, clownish, knockabout, slapstick, slapsticky, zany, facetious, flip, flippant, pert, smart, smart-aleck, smart-alecky, snickery, jocular, playful, waggish, campy, jokey, priceless, rich, whimsical, witty, wry, blithesome, gleeful, jocose, jocund

Near Antonyms of Uproarious

earnest, grave, no-nonsense, sedate, serious, severe, sober, sobersided, solemn, somber, staid, unsmiling, weighty, affecting, moving, poignant, touching, tragic, lachrymose, mournful, sad, sorrowful, tearful, woeful, calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil

Word Forms of Uproarious

Derived words: uproariously (adverb), uproariousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Uproarious

First known use: 1800

Frequently Asked Questions about Uproarious

What does "Uproarious" mean?

"Uproarious" means marked by uproar. As an adjective, it is defined as: marked by uproar. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Uproarious"?

Other words for "Uproarious" include antic, chucklesome, comedic, comic, comical, droll, farcical and funny. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Uproarious" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Uproarious"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Uproarious". Common alternatives include antic, chucklesome, comedic, comic, comical, droll, farcical, funny, hilarious and humoristic.

What is the opposite of "Uproarious"?

Antonyms of "Uproarious" include humorless, lame, unamusing, uncomic, unfunny, unhumorous, unhysterical and hushed. Near antonyms include earnest, grave, no-nonsense and sedate.

How do you use "Uproarious" in a sentence?

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".

Is "Uproarious" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Uproarious" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Uproarious"?

"Uproarious" is pronounced /ˌəp-ˈrȯr-ē-əs/ and divided into syllables as up·roar·i·ous.

What is the origin of the word "Uproarious"?

First known use: 1800.