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
Their guests will come in and … hilarity ensues, as to be expected, because the girls have a number of obstacles along the way.
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Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
What Else…What Else…with Michael Cruz Kayne—Get ready for a unique blend of hilarity and introspection as Audible presents a live episode featuring the talented comedian Michael Cruz Kayne and special guest comedian, Chloe Radcliffe.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Later, in a scene of echoing horror and grim hilarity, Pearl is torn from her airplane seat and flung into the night.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Catherine O’Hara portrayed ridiculous eccentrics with equal parts hilarity and humanity.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026
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Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
What Else…What Else…with Michael Cruz Kayne—Get ready for a unique blend of hilarity and introspection as Audible presents a live episode featuring the talented comedian Michael Cruz Kayne and special guest comedian, Chloe Radcliffe.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Later, in a scene of echoing horror and grim hilarity, Pearl is torn from her airplane seat and flung into the night.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Catherine O’Hara portrayed ridiculous eccentrics with equal parts hilarity and humanity.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilarity
Noun
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Still, any glee in Moscow will have been tempered by Washington's decision to strike Iran while nuclear talks were ongoing.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Mar. 2026
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Now the emptying shopping center could be where the Dallas Stars hockey team find their new home, and some nearby residents have greeted the idea with both glee and gloom.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bringing joy to the airport In 2020, PDX was celebrating the opening of a new concourse and invited the llamas from Mountain Peaks to join the festivities.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Many communities canceled festivities following the crackdown on protesters in January, while others have organized smaller, quieter versions of the usually joyous celebration.—
AMY TAXIN,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Leading 20,000 fans in a Saturday night cheer that has swept through a city.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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At one point an excited cheer rippled through the bar.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Hilarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilarity. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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