hilarious
adjective
hi·lar·i·ous
hi-ˈler-ē-əs 
hī-
: marked by or causing hilarity : extremely funny
hilariously
adverb
hilariousness
noun
Synonyms of hilarious
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.
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—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Indeed, as advertised, Raye talks to the audience so much — and is so warm and hilarious — that her banter is a show in itself.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
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—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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—Adam Graham, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Indeed, as advertised, Raye talks to the audience so much — and is so warm and hilarious — that her banter is a show in itself.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Soon, Callaghan — alongside Nic Mosher and Evan Gilbert-Katz — was traversing the country in a shabby RV, documenting the surreal, perturbing and often hilarious fringes of American culture.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Marco Calvani gets laughs as Anna’s frequent cab driver, Marco; Stella Pecollo is a scene stealer as Matteo’s spicy aunt; and Aziza Scott is hilarious as Anna’s friend as Claire, Anna’s friend back home, who tries to be the voice of reason in the situation.
—Adam Graham, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Hilarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hilarious. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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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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