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
To add to the hilarity of the moment, the dog's canine sibling watched on from the comfort of a nearby couch.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
When their daughter’s fiancé brings his strait-laced, wealthy parents over for dinner, hilarity ensues as two very different worlds collide.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Min’s grandmother visits and hilarity ensues.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025
But throughout each test from God on high, hilarity reigns supreme.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
When their daughter’s fiancé brings his strait-laced, wealthy parents over for dinner, hilarity ensues as two very different worlds collide.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Min’s grandmother visits and hilarity ensues.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025
But throughout each test from God on high, hilarity reigns supreme.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hilarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilarity
Noun
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Achieving that would bring not just sporting glee but could also solve many of their financial problems, with the tournament’s new format providing clubs with even more wealth.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Democrats were generally hiding any glee over their fortune, but some acknowledged the shifting winds.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cambodian community hosts festivities The Cambodian community is celebrating Khmer New Year and the harvest season with festivities that reflect Buddhist customs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26-27 at Colina del Sol Park, 5295 52nd Place.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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The festivities surrounding the ceremony will also extend beyond the awards.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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The crowd erupted in cheers in full support of the 23-year-old singer after his announcement.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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If that first cheer wasn't loud enough, Campbell had everyone, not just Patriots fans, loving his answer when asked what New England can expect from him right away.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Hilarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilarity. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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