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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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“Jessie Jones was a beautiful, hilarious and strong Texas woman with personality plus,” Wooten said Wednesday in a statement to People.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"I'll be a bit clumsy up there -- so I know that's going to be hilarious and annoying at the same time."

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Its stitched-together scenes—frat pledge party, dining hall food fight, toga party, horse in Dean Wormer’s office, homecoming parade—were individually hilarious and held together only by the individual characters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"Obviously I give my own spin on things, I am always really inspired by Regina and Rachel McAdams' version of Regina, I just think she is extremely iconic and hilarious."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“Isn’t it hilarious that she asks for a boy just like Justin?”

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King