hilariousness

noun

Definition of hilariousnessnext
as in humorousness
the amusing quality or element in something the hilariousness of the situation only struck us later, and we had a good laugh

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  1. humor
  2. irony
  3. comedy
Noun
  • Directed by Sidney Poitier, the film paired Poitier with Bill Cosby and Harry Belafonte in a story that was filled with humor, heart, and sharp cultural insight.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Through these two characters, the film blends touching moments, humor, and a very realistic depiction of navigating love and relationships in a bustling urban environment.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of humor
Noun
  • The irony, though fitting, is probably too good to be true.
    Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Eisenberg wanted to convey the irony of yearning to connect with your ancestors’ pain while being unwilling to experience — or even confront — any discomfort while doing so.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of irony
Noun
  • The beloved comedy, also starring Zooey Deschanel, Bob Newhart and James Caan, tells the story of a human, raised by elves, who eventually outgrows the North Pole.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Sight gags baked into the production design (the books the Gromit reads or the signs that populate the sets) and gnome puns aplenty make for a ride in which every frame packs a dense layer of comedy, at times conspicuous, others not so much.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of comedy
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