The movie was so uproarious that the entire audience couldn't stop laughing.
synonyms
hilariouscomiclaughable
word origin — From the word 'uproar', which comes from Middle English 'uprore', from 'up' + 'roar'; meaning a loud noise or commotion.
uproarious, sinister, emaciated, veracious, bestial: meanings and examples
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uproarious · adjective/ʌpˈrɔrɪəs/
extremely funny or amusing
The movie was so uproarious that the entire audience couldn't stop laughing.
Synonyms: hilarious, comic, laughable
Origin: From the word 'uproar', which comes from Middle English 'uprore', from 'up' + 'roar'; meaning a loud noise or commotion.
sinister · adjective/ˈsɪnɪstər/
having an evil or menacing quality
The dark clouds looked sinister, making everyone feel uneasy.
Synonyms: evil, malevolent, ominous
Origin: from Latin 'sinister', meaning 'left' or 'unfavorable'
emaciated · adjective/ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/
abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or lack of food
The emaciated dog looked for food in the trash.
Synonyms: thin, gaunt, skinny
Origin: from Latin 'emaciatus', past participle of 'emaciare', meaning 'to make thin'
veracious · adjective/vəˈreɪʃəs/
speaking or representing the truth
The journalist is known for her veracious reports that always tell the truth.
Synonyms: truthful, honest, accurate
Origin: from Latin 'verax', meaning 'truthful'
bestial · adjective/ˈbɛstʃəl/
brutally cruel or lacking human restraint
The man acted in a bestial way during the fight, as if he had lost all his human thoughts.
Synonyms: animalistic, savage, brutish
Origin: from Latin 'bestialis', meaning 'of a beast'