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Uproarious

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Humorous ContextPlay
Use 'uproarious' for something extremely funny, typically in entertainment. SlideThe comedian's joke was so uproarious, I cried laughing.
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Intensity of ReactionPlay
'Uproarious' indicates an overwhelming positive response from an audience. SlideHer speech was met with uproarious applause.
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Exaggerate with CarePlay
Be cautious using 'uproarious' to avoid overstating the humor in a situation. SlideThe play was amusing, but calling it 'uproarious' might be too much.