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Term: Risus

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1. A loud or unrestrained fit of laughter.

Usage: Risus can be contagious, spreading laughter and joy throughout a room.

Example Sentence: The comedian's witty jokes induced a prolonged risus among the audience.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 2. A medical condition characterized by a spasmodic contraction of the facial muscles.

Usage: Patients suffering from risus often experience difficulty in controlling their facial expressions.

Example Sentence: As a result of the neurological disorder, John's face contorted into a constant risus.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: 1. Describing something widely appreciated or enjoyed by many people.

Usage: The risus popularity of the fictional series led to its adaptation into a blockbuster film.

Example Sentence: The band's catchy tune quickly gained risus recognition and climbed the charts.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: 2. Referring to something specific to a particular locality or region.

Usage: The risus dialect spoken in that remote village has some unique vocabulary.

Example Sentence: During my travels, I learned several risus phrases specific to the local community.