hilarious
adjective
hi·lar·i·ous
hi-ˈler-ē-əs 
hī-
: marked by or causing hilarity : extremely funny
hilariously
adverb
hilariousness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of hilarious in a Sentence
Raymond is different, so well written and acted, so perfectly pitched, that even the silences, especially the silences, are hilarious. It makes comedy look easy.
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James Morris, Wilson Quarterly, Autumn 2005
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tim Burton's adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved (by children) and reviled (by critics and librarians) book, is quirky, well acted, often hilarious, and visually sumptuous, but don't go to it expecting sweetness in anything except the title.
—Richard Alleva, Commonweal, 12 Aug. 2005
In fairness, McEnroe does have genuine passion for the game, and his willingness to take on the sport's sacred cows is admirable. His candor and hilarious random ruminations as an analyst make even the most lopsided matches worth watching.
—Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated, 17 Sept. 2001
Since his material is genuinely funny, at times hilarious, it makes for a smashing use of audio as a unique entertainment medium. Sedaris has an unexpectedly high-pitched voice that comes across as majorly mischievous in its delivery …
—Publishers Weekly, 5 May 1997
Some people don't like his comedy, but I think he's hilarious.
She gave us a hilarious account of her first days as a teacher.
James Morris, Wilson Quarterly, Autumn 2005
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tim Burton's adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved (by children) and reviled (by critics and librarians) book, is quirky, well acted, often hilarious, and visually sumptuous, but don't go to it expecting sweetness in anything except the title.
—Richard Alleva, Commonweal, 12 Aug. 2005
In fairness, McEnroe does have genuine passion for the game, and his willingness to take on the sport's sacred cows is admirable. His candor and hilarious random ruminations as an analyst make even the most lopsided matches worth watching.
—Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated, 17 Sept. 2001
Since his material is genuinely funny, at times hilarious, it makes for a smashing use of audio as a unique entertainment medium. Sedaris has an unexpectedly high-pitched voice that comes across as majorly mischievous in its delivery …
—Publishers Weekly, 5 May 1997
Some people don't like his comedy, but I think he's hilarious.
She gave us a hilarious account of her first days as a teacher.
Recent Examples on the Web
This hilarious and expertly crafted new clay-animation caper begins by reminding us that all those years ago, Wallace and Gromit thwarted McGraw’s attempt to steal an invaluable blue diamond.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Social media users love the hilarious video, and in just a matter of days, it's already generated more than 1.5 million views and 289,100 likes.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
By night, Kay is a content creator, sharing hilarious and relatable takes on motherhood, travel, and lifestyle.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Julio Torres’ six-episode series is absurd, disturbing, demented, hilarious and absolutely brilliant.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Social media users love the hilarious video, and in just a matter of days, it's already generated more than 1.5 million views and 289,100 likes.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
By night, Kay is a content creator, sharing hilarious and relatable takes on motherhood, travel, and lifestyle.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Julio Torres’ six-episode series is absurd, disturbing, demented, hilarious and absolutely brilliant.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Hilarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hilarious. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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hilarious
adjective
hi·lar·i·ous
hil-ˈar-ē-əs
-ˈer-;
hī-ˈlar-,
-ˈler-
: causing hilarity : wildly funny
hilariously
adverb
hilariousness
noun
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