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Hilarious: meaning, definitions and examples

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hilarious

 

[ hɪˈlɛːrɪəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a funny situation

extremely funny, causing great amusement; hilarious situations often involve unexpected twists or absurdities. People may laugh uncontrollably when something is hilarious.

Synonyms

amusing, comical, entertaining, funny, humorous

Examples of usage

  • That joke you told was absolutely hilarious!
  • The comedian's performance was so hilarious that the audience couldn't stop laughing.
  • The movie was hilarious from start to finish, with non-stop laughs.
  • His hilarious antics always bring a smile to everyone's face.
  • She has a hilarious sense of humor that brightens up any room.

Translations

Translations of the word "hilarious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hilário

🇮🇳 हास्यास्पद

🇩🇪 urkomisch

🇮🇩 lucu sekali

🇺🇦 смішний

🇵🇱 przezabawny

🇯🇵 爆笑

🇫🇷 hilarant

🇪🇸 hilarante

🇹🇷 çok komik

🇰🇷 아주 웃긴

🇸🇦 مضحك جدًا

🇨🇿 k popukání

🇸🇰 hilarantné

🇨🇳 滑稽

🇸🇮 zabaven

🇮🇸 sprenghlægilegt

🇰🇿 өте күлкілі

🇬🇪 სასაცილო

🇦🇿 çox gülməli

🇲🇽 hilarante

Etymology

The word 'hilarious' originated from the Latin word 'hilaris', meaning cheerful or merry. Over time, it evolved to represent something extremely funny or amusing. The term has been in use since the 19th century to describe situations, jokes, or performances that are exceptionally humorous and cause great amusement.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,115, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.