uproariousness
Example Sentences
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And it was this which drained away as I watched Finny’s face pass through all the gradations between uproariousness and shock.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
To my surprise, however, the tormentor’s cursed grin not only continued but absolutely expanded to an immoderate laugh, the uproariousness of which was increased by another suspicious Bostonian, who leaped on deck during our dispute.
From Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver by Mayer, Brantz
John endeavoured to put on a smile, in feeble sympathy with the uproariousness of Lady Mariamne's laugh—but her daughter took no such trouble.
From The Marriage of Elinor by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)
"No, no," cried Burrows, with a sort of Rabelaisian uproariousness.
From The Club of Queer Trades by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)
They exchanged cheers and greetings as they passed, the 'Red Lion' brake being noticeable above all for its uproariousness.
From Liza of Lambeth by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)
