as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
hilarious cartoons that the whole family can enjoy the clown's hilarious antics
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Recent Examples of hilarious
To give you an idea of what to expect from Ashely Alker’s hilarious, surprisingly useful book, the best bet is just to quote from it liberally.
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Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
And included in the cast of that show were some extremely hilarious women!
—Merrill Markoe, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Kevin's dream of being home alone quickly turns into a hilarious nightmare and battle of wits when a pair of bumbling thieves attempts to break into his house.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
O’Hara created a perfectly hilarious monster in Moira, from her absurdly over-the-top wardrobe and wigs to her open disdain for their new life.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
And included in the cast of that show were some extremely hilarious women!
—Merrill Markoe, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Kevin's dream of being home alone quickly turns into a hilarious nightmare and battle of wits when a pair of bumbling thieves attempts to break into his house.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
O’Hara created a perfectly hilarious monster in Moira, from her absurdly over-the-top wardrobe and wigs to her open disdain for their new life.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilarious
Adjective
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From the other side of the window the guard is giving me funny kine looks.—
Jasmin 'Iolani Hakes,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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But history, which has a funny way of repeating itself, suggests otherwise.—
Stephen Mihm,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Such are the concerns of 13-year-old Chris (Izaac Wang) in this humorous yet heartfelt coming-of-age story based loosely on writer-director Sean Wang's own growing up.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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The event attracted a few dozen humorous counterprotesters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The comedic thriller will premiere globally on the platform on May 20 with the first two episodes of the half hour, 10-episode season, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through July 15.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Alexander has certainly proven his comedic chops already, but his image is not that of a comedian.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Any insight into the thought processes of people like him is informative and amusing, if a bit depressing as well.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Guest reunited much of Waiting for Guffman’s cast for 2000’s even-better Best in Show, an amusing look at the lives of dog owners determined to win top prize at a dog show.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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The score is a comical barrage of harp strums, as if heaven’s angels have gotten good and drunk.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Trinidadian queen of hip hop took to social media to blast the comedian for his comical remarks at Sunday’s Grammy Awards ceremony.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Because that's f---ing ridiculous.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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By now, Americans have gone numb to the ridiculous statements of the president of the United States.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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O’Hara was one of the most celebrated comic actresses of her generation.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Mammoth, which recently launched Season 2 on the BBC, stars and is created by Welsh comic and actor Mike Bubbins.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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And also a good hysterical color drench.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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O’Hara’s third collaboration with Guest’s troue took aim at the world of folk music, centering a reunion concert that featured hysterical original tunes, including one that Levy and O’Hara performed on the Oscars.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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