as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
hilarity is the last thing you expect to find at a funeral, but we were there to celebrate his life rather than to dwell on his death
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Recent Examples of hilarity
Succession managed to capture the depravity, hilarity, and emptiness of modern politics, media, and moguldom existing parallel to the perpetual real-life crises of its run from 2018 to 2023.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
An overlaid text on the video drew further attention to the hilarity of the moment.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
However, a slew of challenges arise, deterring their relationship — and hilarity ensues.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Joining in the hilarity are Liz’s 19-year-old daughter Amanda (Abbie Black) and her boyfriend Trenner (Alex Lopez).
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
An overlaid text on the video drew further attention to the hilarity of the moment.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
However, a slew of challenges arise, deterring their relationship — and hilarity ensues.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Joining in the hilarity are Liz’s 19-year-old daughter Amanda (Abbie Black) and her boyfriend Trenner (Alex Lopez).
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilarity
Noun
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Fans have already started expressing their glee over the news on social media.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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As the country’s friends have looked on in horror and its rivals have watched with glee, the United States has gone from indispensable to insufferable.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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London held its 2025 Pride festivities on July 5 this year, with Chaka Kahn headlining a day of celebrations that also featured a number of LGBTQ+ performers in the central part of the city.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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The weekend of festivities concluded with a downtown party July 5 that featured food trucks, beer tents, street dancing and a main stage with live music.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
6 July 2025
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When the show promptly appeared on the bar’s multiple TV screens at 8 p.m., a thunderous roar of cheers exploded.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Age proved no object for Philadelphia, which banked on the league’s best (and healthiest) rotation, led by Zack Wheeler, and the rabid cheers of partisan fans at Citizens Bank Park.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Hilarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilarity. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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