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Definition of hilarity

hilarity

/hɪˈlær.ə.ti/
hi · lar · i · ty
Adverb:hilariously
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Plural:hilarities
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Adjective:hilarious
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hilarity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Extreme amusement, cheerfulness, or boisterous merriment, especially when accompanied by loud laughter.

Example

"The comedian's unexpected improvisation caused widespread hilarity throughout the theater."

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• Rhymes for hilarity

• Nearby Words

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hilariously
hilariousness
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin hilaritas ('cheerfulness, merriment'), from hilaris ('cheerful, merry'), which in turn derives from Ancient Greek hilaros ('cheerful, gay').

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