Definitions

hilarious

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

ADJECTIVE

very funny

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amusing comical entertaining humorous laughable lively priceless uproarious

WEAK

convivial exhilarated frolicsome gay gleeful gut-busting happy jocular jolly jovial joyful joyous merry mirthful noisy riot rollicking scream side-splitting witty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

boring grave sad serious solemn tiring tragic unfunny

WEAK

somber

Example Sentences

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Taylor is hilarious and unsparing, offering an ending that is among the most heartbreaking in literature.

From The Wall Street Journal

That was a long way of getting to the World Cup ticket fiasco, which has been both predictable and hilarious.

From The Wall Street Journal

A completely sinister, bleakly hilarious bit of soundtrack work that the Veronicas must have found absolutely delicious.

From Los Angeles Times

Three weeks with Claudius showed us today’s AI promises and failings—and how hilarious the gap between can be.

From The Wall Street Journal

Watching young Reiner play jacks in the living room, he thought the kid was hilarious.

From Los Angeles Times