Hilarity

/hɪˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.

The comedian's routine brought such hilarity that the audience couldn't stop laughing.

a state or condition of being amusing or entertaining.

The party was filled with hilarity as friends shared funny stories.

a feeling of great joy or amusement.

Her antics caused a wave of hilarity among the children.

From Latin 'hilaritas', meaning cheerful.

fit of hilarity

A sudden burst of laughter or amusement.

hilarity ensues

Often used to describe a situation that leads to laughter.

hilarious

Extremely funny or causing laughter.

mirthful

Full of mirth; merry or amusing.

LOL

That joke was so funny, I was literally LOL with hilarity.

rofl

Her story had me rofl, it was pure hilarity.