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hilarity

[hi-lar-i-tee, -lair-, hahy-] / hɪˈlær ɪ ti, -ˈlɛər-, haɪ- /


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In recent years, creator Bill Lawrence has struck chords with emotional, warm-hearted hits like “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking,” but this is where his blend of heart and hilarity really came together.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

So is their occasional lapse into dry hilarity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The prime minister made the juggling hand gesture that accompanies the reference, prompting class-wide hilarity.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

Part of the appeal of “Oh, Mary!” is that it just wants to give audiences a concentrated dose of hilarity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

Even Peter, though he’s usually quiet, occasionally gives rise to hilarity.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank