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hilariously

/hɪˈlɛr.i.əs.li/
hi · lar · i · ous · ly
Adjective:hilarious
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• adverb

1

In an extremely amusing, comical, or laughable manner; to a degree that provokes loud laughter.

Example

"The actor improvised his lines so hilariously that the entire audience was in tears of laughter."

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• Rhymes for hilariously

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'hilarious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'hilaris' and Ancient Greek 'hilaros', meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hilariously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hilariously
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