as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
hilarity is the last thing you expect to find at a funeral, but we were there to celebrate his life rather than to dwell on his death
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Recent Examples of hilarity
Mike Jones, Jon Embree, Rick George and Chris Hudson recounted, often with hilarity, the high standards of working for, and with, a national championship coach.
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2025
Roz Chast on George Booth In Booth’s cartoons of men and women, dogs and bathtubs, the hilarity is in the details.
—The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
This breakout performance shatters stereotype in a complex embodiment of hilarity and heartbreak while providing a crisp look at the modern world’s obsession with money, class and power – and the elusive nature of happily ever after.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
Loud, tiresome and half-baked, the off-kilter hilarity and attempts at sentimentality aren’t given much clearance to land, causing the emotional overtones to feel unearned.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2025
Roz Chast on George Booth In Booth’s cartoons of men and women, dogs and bathtubs, the hilarity is in the details.
—The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
This breakout performance shatters stereotype in a complex embodiment of hilarity and heartbreak while providing a crisp look at the modern world’s obsession with money, class and power – and the elusive nature of happily ever after.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
Loud, tiresome and half-baked, the off-kilter hilarity and attempts at sentimentality aren’t given much clearance to land, causing the emotional overtones to feel unearned.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilarity
Noun
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Mulligan was also happy to recount her affection for some of her other co-stars, ticking through them with glee.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2025
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Chinese state media has reacted with glee as President Donald Trump dismantles Voice of America (VOA).—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Since announcing her move, she’s been documenting her efforts to immerse herself in Ireland’s festivities, including at the national St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, which is attended by roughly 500,000 people, according to the Associated Press.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Eustis Mayor Willie Hawkins will open the festivities with the reading of a proclamation in front of the school, followed by historical tours, performances, games, food, music and art.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Bruins enjoyed that sort of bonanza in their NCAA tournament opener Thursday night, withstanding an injury scare to Aday Mara to win so comfortably that walk-on Jack Seidler was able to dribble out the final seconds to cheers inside Rupp Arena.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Composer David Yazbek and the real-life de Marcos are credited as a creative consultants Though the entire cast deserves its cheers, the final bow is given appropriately to the band itself, eager to share this isolated country’s music for yet another rediscovery.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Hilarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilarity. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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