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We'll check out all three meanings of "uproarious," but my favorite is "hysterical: making you laugh really loudly." If you've just heard an uproarious joke or watched an uproarious YouTube video, then you and your friends might be ca_____ting: laughing so loudly that you've lost control of yourselves! :)
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"UPROARIOUS"
Because an uproar is a loud outcry or a state of commotion, something uproarious is either:
1. very noisy,
2. chaotic,
or 3. full of (or causing) very loud laughter.
Pronunciation:
up ROR ee us
Part of speech:
Adjective.
(Adjectives are describing words, like "large" or "late."
They can be used in two ways:
1. Right before a noun, as in "an uproarious impersonation."
2. After a linking verb, as in "His impersonation was uproarious.")
Other forms:
uproar, uproariously, uproariousness
How to use it:
This word is a colorful alternative to "really loud," "turbulent," and "hilarious." Although most of us already know "uproarious," I bring it up anyway because it's a useful (and potentially underused) synonym of words we might say too often, and because not everyone is aware of all three meanings.
So, talk about uproarious sports fans and uproarious debates; any uproarious period in your life or in history, or the uproarious state of the economy back in 2008; uproarious laughter and uproarious movies, etc.
examples:
A long car trip can turn something merely chuckle-worthy into something uproarious. My husband and I are still laughing over the "GLORY BE: BAKED BEANS" billboards from our April trip.
Having made friends with practically everyone in our graduating class, John walked across the stage to uproarious applause.
study it now:
Look away from the screen to explain the definitions--all 3 of them!--in your own words. You’ll know you understand what "uproarious" means when you can explain it without saying "loud," "full of commotion," or "hysterical."
try it out:
Think of something that would make you, your family, your friends, your classmates, or your coworkers REALLY happy and excited, and fill in the blank: "_____ would receive an uproarious welcome."
Example: "News of a cousin on the way for my daughter would receive an uproarious welcome."
before you review:
Spend at least 20 seconds occupying your mind with the game below. Then try the review questions. Don’t go straight to the review now—let your working memory empty out first.
Well-Named Creatures:
Some names for animals and other creatures define themselves instantly or after a brief moment’s thought: anteater, grasshopper, hummingbird, seahorse, octopus (eight-foot). But other names deserve some exploration; they hold hidden clues about what the animals look like or what they do. And sometimes the names reveal how baffled people were when they first caught a glimpse of the creatures and tried to name them. This month, I’ll give you the literal meaning of a creature's name, and you come up with what it is. Answers will appear in alphabetical order this month. (Oh, and the answers might be animals, birds, insects, or even extinct creatures.) Enjoy!
From yesterday: A "bird of prey" is an o______.
Answer: It's an osprey, which you can kind of hear is based on Latin avis prede.
Try this one today: A "water creature" is an o______.
review today's word:
1. One opposite of UPROARIOUS is
A. SOBER
B. AMUSED
C. COLD
2. My Facebook feed has too much uproarious _____ these days.
A. photography
B. politics
C. glitchiness
Answers are below.
a final word:
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Disclaimer: Word meanings presented here are expressed in plain language and are limited to common, useful applications only. Readers interested in authoritative and multiple definitions of words are encouraged to check a dictionary. Likewise, word meanings, usage, and pronunciations are limited to American English; these elements may vary across world Englishes.
Answers to review questions:
1. A
2. B
We'll check out all three meanings of "uproarious," but my favorite is "hysterical: making you laugh really loudly." If you've just heard an uproarious joke or watched an uproarious YouTube video, then you and your friends might be ca_____ting: laughing so loudly that you've lost control of yourselves! :)
"UPROARIOUS" Because an uproar is a loud outcry or a state of commotion, something uproarious is either: Pronunciation: Part of speech:
A long car trip can turn something merely chuckle-worthy into something uproarious. My husband and I are still laughing over the "GLORY BE: BAKED BEANS" billboards from our April trip.
Look away from the screen to explain the definitions--all 3 of them!--in your own words. You’ll know you understand what "uproarious" means when you can explain it without saying "loud," "full of commotion," or "hysterical."
Think of something that would make you, your family, your friends, your classmates, or your coworkers REALLY happy and excited, and fill in the blank: "_____ would receive an uproarious welcome."
Spend at least 20 seconds occupying your mind with the game below. Then try the review questions. Don’t go straight to the review now—let your working memory empty out first.
1. One opposite of UPROARIOUS is
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