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hilarious

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


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These things are hilarious because screenwriters Christina Friel and Connor Wright clearly approached the script by trying to make everything legitimately funny, instead of assuming that provocation immediately equates to humor.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

“And it was hilarious that initially he thought it was AI. He couldn’t believe how spot on it was.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

What follows is a sometimes frustrating, often hilarious hodgepodge of observations about the innate folly of living in a world where treating employees with basic respect is seen as optional.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Comedian Judi Love was hilarious on stage when she presented the Daytime award.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

It’s hilarious to see him in khaki pants, a button-down shirt, and loafers instead of cargo shorts and high-tops.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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