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Meaning of hilarious
Extremely funny
Etymology of hilarious
The word "hilarious" originated from the Latin word "hilaris" meaning cheerful, and the suffix "-ous" which forms an adjective indicating a quality or state
The word has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe something that is extremely funny or amusing
Synonyms
amusing
comical
laughable
ridiculous
humorous
entertaining
side-splitting
riotous
comedic
farcical
absurd
preposterous
silly
foolish
jesting
jocular
witty
satirical
ironic
droll
diverting
pleasant
enjoyable
pleasing
cheerful
merry
lighthearted
playful
mischievous
cheeky
impish
waggish
facetious
tongue-in-cheek
whimsical
quirky
offbeat
zany
wacky
hysterical
Definitions
- Extremely funny, or extremely amusing
- * Causing laughter, especially to a great degree
Usage Examples
- The comedian's hilarious jokes had the audience in stitches
- * The movie was hilarious, with a perfect balance of humor and wit
- * The hilarious antics of the clowns at the circus made the children laugh uncontrollably