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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as in humorousness
the amusing quality or element in something
the hilariousness of the situation only struck us later, and we had a good laugh
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Recent Examples of hilarious
Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 May 2025
Director Andrew DeYoung’s debut, a star vehicle for Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, is intermittently hilarious but tonally confused.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
Probst’s hilarious cross-continental vote delivery first appeared in season 4, Survivor: Marquesas when the host hailed a New York City taxicab to take him and the voting urn to Central Park for the big winner reveal.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 May 2025
Within minutes, the shoot was over, but the hilarious images would live on forever.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 18 May 2025
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Reddit users in the comments section found the ordeal to be hilarious.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 May 2025
Director Andrew DeYoung’s debut, a star vehicle for Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, is intermittently hilarious but tonally confused.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
Probst’s hilarious cross-continental vote delivery first appeared in season 4, Survivor: Marquesas when the host hailed a New York City taxicab to take him and the voting urn to Central Park for the big winner reveal.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 May 2025
Within minutes, the shoot was over, but the hilarious images would live on forever.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilarious
Adjective
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Because to us, the most funny things are right next to the most tragic things.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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There are enough quotable lines of dialogue in the movie’s first half to remind you why Succession was, pound for pound, one of the most profanely funny shows on TV during its run.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Galloway provides a perspective that’s at turns humorous and moving, giving new grads solid advice while entertaining them as well.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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It is meant to be instructional, philosophical, informative, uplifting, and sometimes humorous.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Sarkar writes with sharp humor and clarity, making complex ideas about power, identity and media feel accessible without dumbing them down.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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There’s a lot of humor to be found on screen between the two of them.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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But of course, a past-his-prime comedic superstar wasn’t going to be the one to end Cena’s record-breaking 17th world title reign, no matter how bad Cena’s run as a heel has been thus far.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Those moments helped solidify Oblivion as an unintended comedic masterpiece.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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The irony is suffocating: While the Romanian people ultimately made the right choice, the leadership of the United States—the very country that built and led the postwar liberal world order—was quietly rooting for the other side.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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While there’s an obvious irony there — Colin’s parents are perfectly supportive of his sexuality but can’t wrap their heads about his interest in kink — Pillion doesn’t entirely disagree.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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While there is something amusing about the sight of a bear climbing in like a person hitching a ride, the aftermath of a bear finding its way into your car is rarely a laughing matter.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The vibrant 90-minute play that kicked off La Jolla Playhouse’s 2025-26 season on Thursday night, is filled with funny lines, dancing, amusing characters and the joyful celebration of life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Her lessons are comical and their related excursions endearing: Santa Monica shares tips about different positions and offers pointers on incorporating toys.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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His Best Friend Still Shows Up Every Week to Watch Their Show Together (Exclusive) Noah had garbage day shirts and garbage toys, all of which were comical to Carrigan, as her husband, Noah's father, is a fireman.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
4 May 2025
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Charli also makes a cameo and produced the music for Benito Skinner’s new Prime Video comedy, Overcompensating.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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Kellett is a veteran television writer/producer and this 90-minute play has the look and feel of a TV comedy, with fast pacing, a steady flow of zinging one-liners, plenty of actor double-takes and eye rolls and a predictable happy ending.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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