hilarious
adjective
hi·lar·i·ous
hi-ˈler-ē-əs 
hī-
: marked by or causing hilarity : extremely funny
hilariously
adverb
hilariousness
noun
Synonyms
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
This hilarious Mel Brooks comedy — about two producers determined to stage a surefire flop on Broadway and keep the investment money for themselves — famously shot on location all over New York City, including at the Empire State Building's observation deck.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 June 2024
What can look semi-serious when printed on a page becomes hilarious when spoken out loud and embodied by the actors.
—Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 25 June 2024
After regaining his breath, Snoop lent his hilarious commentary to the steeplechase run as part of the broadcast.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 June 2024
And then my 3-year-old's in there dancing and being hilarious and entertaining himself.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 June 2024
What can look semi-serious when printed on a page becomes hilarious when spoken out loud and embodied by the actors.
—Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 25 June 2024
After regaining his breath, Snoop lent his hilarious commentary to the steeplechase run as part of the broadcast.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 June 2024
And then my 3-year-old's in there dancing and being hilarious and entertaining himself.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for hilarious
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“Hilarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hilarious. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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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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