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
Minnie, a 3-year-old Boxer, has gained viral attention after her owner, Emma Galles, captured a hilarious and heartwarming video of her dog reacting to an unexpected downpour of her favorite treat: ice.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
When Charlie is forced to drive her estranged younger sister cross-country to rehab, her own secret addiction comes to the surface in the most devastating and hilarious ways.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Back at camp, David still can't let go of the loss (to a hilarious degree that has Kyle laughing).
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The spinoff of Rosanne has lasted seven seasons and dealt with a range of issues, from the hilarious to the humbling.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
When Charlie is forced to drive her estranged younger sister cross-country to rehab, her own secret addiction comes to the surface in the most devastating and hilarious ways.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Back at camp, David still can't let go of the loss (to a hilarious degree that has Kyle laughing).
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The spinoff of Rosanne has lasted seven seasons and dealt with a range of issues, from the hilarious to the humbling.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilarious
Adjective
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What’s funny about that is that Alexander appears to have some Leonard Williams to his game.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Not lying and not funny, but not to be ignored either.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There were humorous moments amid the writers’ accounts of tragedy.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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When the slasher eventually appears, stealing the group’s car before murdering them with a humorous bluntness, there is also a real atmosphere of dread.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the series, Cassandra is slightly younger than her counterpart in the book, and that partly had to do with Hawes, whose dramatic and comedic abilities were crucial to the role.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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In the sequel to A Simple Favor, Lively returns as Emily Nelson alongside Anna Kendrick’s Stephanie Smothers in the comedic thriller, which premiered at South by Southwest on March 7.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Rannells, who reprises his role as Stephanie's friend Darren, made headlines when promoting Another Simple Favor with an amusing dodge to a question hinting at Lively's legal dramas.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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Braun cannot say the same for his amusing role in an instant classic Nuggets moment.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
29 Apr. 2025
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Yet, beyond the almost comical disclosures, one of the least memorable lines was also the most enlightening — and highlights why, despite Howe being absent for a fortnight after contracting pneumonia, Tindall has been able to seamlessly step up and take charge of first-team matters in his absence.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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This comical scene, shared to TikTok (@nikkisndsn), has racked up more than 4.7 million views in just three days (April 20).—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As such, the Stars’ best chance is not to get into another track meet like Thursday night’s ridiculous game, won 7-4 by the Avalanche.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Seeing Tristen accept both his mother’s request to stay in the game and the responsibility of leading his team to victory gives the ridiculous exercise that is Restaurant Wars a whole different weight.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Connecticut productions of this comic drama are special because the film starred Connecticut icon Katharine Hepburn.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Gilroy’s dark wit has been used sparingly in Andor, but the sniping in between the disorganized sorta-rebels is a comic highlight.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Rachel Carson's critics depicted her as hysterical, mystical, and witchy.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Apr. 2025
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The brilliant comedian presents a skewed version of her own life balancing parenthood with working as an actress, and the result is as confessional, hysterical, and daring as any comedy of the modern era.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Hilarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilarious. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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