Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In an extremely noisy and boisterous way: Describes an action done with very loud, unrestrained, and often chaotic laughter or commotion.
   • In a manner that is extremely funny or hilarious: Describes something done in a way that causes or is characterized by uproarious laughter.

Usage and Examples

• Adverb:
  • The audience laughed uproariously at the comedian's joke. (The audience laughed in an extremely loud and uncontrollable way.)
  • The children played uproariously in the backyard, their shouts filling the air. (The children played in a very noisy and energetic manner.)
  • The film was uproariously funny from start to finish. (The film was hilarious in a way that provoked constant, loud laughter.)

Advanced Usage

• Used for emphasis: Can intensify the description of laughter, amusement, or noisy behavior.
  • The party next door was uproariously loud, keeping us awake all night.
• Figurative use: Can describe something non-auditory that is metaphorically very loud or overwhelming in its effect.
  • The stock market reacted uproariously to the news, with prices swinging wildly.

Variants and Related Words

• Uproarious (adjective): Characterized by or provoking loud noise and uproar; hilariously funny.
  • The uproarious celebration could be heard for blocks.
  • He told an uproarious story about his travels.
• Uproar (noun): A state of loud, confused noise, especially from a crowd of people; a public outburst.
  • The announcement caused an uproar in the meeting hall.

Synonyms

• Hilariously: In a way that is extremely amusing.
• Boisterously: In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way.
• Riotously: In a wildly noisy and unrestrained manner.
• Roaringly: With a loud, deep sound of laughter.

Antonyms

• Quietly: Making little or no noise.
• Solemnly: In a formal and dignified manner, without laughter.
• Somberly: In a dark, gloomy, or serious manner.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To laugh uproariously: The most common collocation, meaning to laugh very loudly and heartily.
  • She read the funny card and laughed uproariously.
• Uproarious applause: Very loud and enthusiastic clapping from an audience.
  • The performer was greeted with uproarious applause.

Adverb

1. in a hilarious manner
   • hilariously funny