hilarious
adjective
hi·lar·i·ous
hi-ˈler-ē-əs 
hī-
: marked by or causing hilarity : extremely funny
hilariously
adverb
hilariousness
noun
Synonyms of hilarious
Examples of hilarious in a Sentence
Raymond is different, so well written and acted, so perfectly pitched, that even the silences, especially the silences, are hilarious. It makes comedy look easy.
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James Morris, Wilson Quarterly, Autumn 2005
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tim Burton's adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved (by children) and reviled (by critics and librarians) book, is quirky, well acted, often hilarious, and visually sumptuous, but don't go to it expecting sweetness in anything except the title.
—Richard Alleva, Commonweal, 12 Aug. 2005
In fairness, McEnroe does have genuine passion for the game, and his willingness to take on the sport's sacred cows is admirable. His candor and hilarious random ruminations as an analyst make even the most lopsided matches worth watching.
—Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated, 17 Sept. 2001
Since his material is genuinely funny, at times hilarious, it makes for a smashing use of audio as a unique entertainment medium. Sedaris has an unexpectedly high-pitched voice that comes across as majorly mischievous in its delivery …
—Publishers Weekly, 5 May 1997
Some people don't like his comedy, but I think he's hilarious.
She gave us a hilarious account of her first days as a teacher.
James Morris, Wilson Quarterly, Autumn 2005
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tim Burton's adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved (by children) and reviled (by critics and librarians) book, is quirky, well acted, often hilarious, and visually sumptuous, but don't go to it expecting sweetness in anything except the title.
—Richard Alleva, Commonweal, 12 Aug. 2005
In fairness, McEnroe does have genuine passion for the game, and his willingness to take on the sport's sacred cows is admirable. His candor and hilarious random ruminations as an analyst make even the most lopsided matches worth watching.
—Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated, 17 Sept. 2001
Since his material is genuinely funny, at times hilarious, it makes for a smashing use of audio as a unique entertainment medium. Sedaris has an unexpectedly high-pitched voice that comes across as majorly mischievous in its delivery …
—Publishers Weekly, 5 May 1997
Some people don't like his comedy, but I think he's hilarious.
She gave us a hilarious account of her first days as a teacher.
Recent Examples on the Web
The shots came at Cohen's request and Cooper's dismay, and the CNN anchor's reaction to them got more hilarious with each round.
—Jamie Ballard, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026
In their classic, hilarious back-and-forth on the annual NYE special, Cohen and Cooper debated who would play Ilya and who would play Shane on the LGBTQ+ sports romance series.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
What's your last humbling and or hilarious moment?
—Outside Online, 31 Dec. 2025
Between the incredibly fun soundtrack (the Riff Off might be the single greatest musical battle ever) and Rebel Wilson and Adam Devine's hilarious performances, this movie is the perfect excuse to grab your friends, belt out those high notes, and fully embrace your aca-awesome side.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
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Jamie Ballard, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026
In their classic, hilarious back-and-forth on the annual NYE special, Cohen and Cooper debated who would play Ilya and who would play Shane on the LGBTQ+ sports romance series.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
What's your last humbling and or hilarious moment?
—Outside Online, 31 Dec. 2025
Between the incredibly fun soundtrack (the Riff Off might be the single greatest musical battle ever) and Rebel Wilson and Adam Devine's hilarious performances, this movie is the perfect excuse to grab your friends, belt out those high notes, and fully embrace your aca-awesome side.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Hilarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hilarious. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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hilarious
adjective
hi·lar·i·ous
hil-ˈar-ē-əs
-ˈer-;
hī-ˈlar-,
-ˈler-
: causing hilarity : wildly funny
hilariously
adverb
hilariousness
noun
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