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
  • But in their performance Scott and Seth Avett find the humor and simpatico interest in the song.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Publicize your acknowledgment of wrongdoing in a way that feels authentic to your brand and the scale of the misstep—and, if appropriate, a bit of self-deprecating humor often helps.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of humor
Noun
  • The irony is that Chalobah has literally been asked to play the exact role, for Chelsea, and has excelled at it.
    Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Of course the irony is that if Jimmy doesn’t work with the Heat now, would the Heat necessarily work with Jimmy on a sign-and-trade deal next summer?
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of irony
Noun
  • Tim Lammers For example, SPE’s summer action comedy smash Bad Boys: Ride or Die opened in theaters on June 7 PVOD and arrived on PVOD about six weeks later, on July 23.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The original did air on NBC, which could rebuild a comedy block to try to bring back Must-See TV.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of comedy
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