HILARIOUS Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

hilarious

adjective

hi-ˈler-ē-əs

Definition of hilarious

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 The Four Seasons remains a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to long-term relationships, while continuing to explore the highs, lows, and humor of enduring friendships and love. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 And count Richards among those who find Balogun's culture shock to be a hilarious distraction during the down time on international breaks and this World Cup cycle. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 When even her attempts at enjoying life’s simpler pleasures — like some chicken parm and coconut cream pie at home with a glass of wine — go tragically awry, Patricia’s disappointment and exasperation are both hilarious and painfully palpable. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 29 June 2026 With Holmes upped to series regular as hilarious party girl Hailee, Season 2 guest appearances include Tom Francis as Declan Bishop, Aisha Dee as Naomi and AnnaSophia Robb as Chels. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hilarious

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilarious

Adjective

The obligatory army of A-list funny people (Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman, Dave Chappelle operating at minimal annoyingness) assembles to praise him in this two-part doc from directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio.

— Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026
The spunky comedy streaming service couldn’t hit the mainstream enough to attract voters, despite some very funny programming.

— William Earl, Variety, 8 July 2026

Definition of funny

Adjective

His after-game interviews were always intelligent and sometimes humorous.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
The original intent was to show female athletes standing strong against unsportsmanlike conduct in a humorous way … nothing more.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

Definition of humorous

Adjective

Ray had a somewhat comedic moment in the bottom of the first, taking a spill after tagging first base when recording a 3-1 putout.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Sandler's participation in the newlyweds' wedding ceremony comes nearly a year after the comedic actor co-starred in Happy Gilmore 2 with Kelce, who had a cameo in the sequel film.

— Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of comedic

Adjective

Although Louis has yet to make his Wimbledon debut, the notoriously comical royal also seems to be learning to love the game at an early age.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Each installment feels like a fever dream of absurd fear mongering about crime, meant to hype Knightscope’s brand of high-tech surveillance and divorced from reality in unintentionally comical ways.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 24 June 2026

Definition of comical

Adjective

Houssem Aouar finally spied a gap in the Austrian defence and sent Mahrez through to score, sparking jubilation before Sasa Kalajdzic’s header confirmed a ridiculous ending to a game that was dramatic, bleak and then dramatic again.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 July 2026
This laptop can absolutely handle a ridiculous number of tabs.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026

Definition of ridiculous

Adjective

His sharp comic timing and affecting vulnerability landed with voters.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The series proceeds from a premise that immediately calls to mind the darkly comic horror movie The Substance, an underdog 2024 Best Picture contender that earned Oscar nominations for both its director, Coralie Fargeat, and its star, Demi Moore.

— Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026

Definition of comic

Adjective

Necessary reckonings have pulled the deepest wounds of American history to the surface, fracturing the public into factions of the wronged, the guilty, and those in hysterical denial.

— Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026
Filming a comedy is so much fun, and every day is hysterical — even the long days.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026

Definition of hysterical

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