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hilarious

[hi-lair-ee-uhs, -lar-, hahy-] / hɪˈlɛər i əs, -ˈlær-, haɪ- /


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It might be hilarious or depressing or, probably, both at once.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

"Walking to the ground in Bordeaux and what I find hilarious, in hindsight, is how low our expectations were."

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

“I love the part so much,” says the Angeleno of her hilarious Las Vegas mayor.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

“I think they are kind of hilarious as well. I like the way they are.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

Zara and I get the trophy for the Most Original Boat That Could Have Won but Sunk, which Nate and I think is the most hilarious thing ever.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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