HILARITIES Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

hilarity

noun

hi-ˈler-ə-tē

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 The characters in his orbit are quite strong in their own right, but here, as in The Office, Carell’s unflagging comedy prowess provides the energy that powers the narrative into full-on hilarity. —

Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026 The reaction from the younger members of the family was immediate, complete hilarity. —

Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026 Understanding the hilarity and nonsense of this comment can help understand why there is so much division in our country today. —

Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 Their guests will come in and … hilarity ensues, as to be expected, because the girls have a number of obstacles along the way. —

Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hilarity

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Noun

The shout of glee at the news that Christopher Kane is the new creative director at Mulberry was practically audible across London this morning.

— Sarah Mower, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Sounds like a Sean Payton guy, particularly considering his glee in talking pass-protection.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2026