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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There are a handful of hilarious scenes in the first four episodes — full scenes, not just a funny line here or a cute moment there — that Harbour sparks through sheer force of will.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
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—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
This one featuring Michelle Randolph and Jimmy Tatro as a couple who have signed up to experience a private fan night at the Macher house, now a museum of everything Scream, and by hilarious extension the movie-within-the-movie Stab.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Here, comedians are sent on hilarious missions to try to deliver anything, anywhere, anyhow.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Knightley and her husband James Righton famously fly under the radar, but the actress gave fans a rare—and hilarious—glimpse into the early days of their relationship, including a frustrating characteristic of the musician.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
This one featuring Michelle Randolph and Jimmy Tatro as a couple who have signed up to experience a private fan night at the Macher house, now a museum of everything Scream, and by hilarious extension the movie-within-the-movie Stab.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Here, comedians are sent on hilarious missions to try to deliver anything, anywhere, anyhow.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Hilarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hilarious. Accessed 28 Feb. 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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