Meaning & Definition of Hilarious in English
English⟶
Hilarious
Extremely funny; causing laughter.
Pronunciation:
/hɪˈlɛəriəs/Part of Speech:
adjectiveDetailed Definitions
Definition: Extremely amusing; provoking laughter.
Example Sentence: The comedian's jokes were absolutely hilarious.
Definition: Characterized by laughter; full of fun.
Example Sentence: We had a hilarious time at the party.
Definition: Causing or marked by intense amusement.
Example Sentence: The movie was so hilarious that I couldn't stop laughing.
Etymology
Origin: From Latin 'hilaris' meaning cheerful, from Greek 'hilaros' meaning cheerful or cheerful disposition.
Synonyms
amusingfunnyentertainingcomicalhysterical
Common Phrases and Expressions
- hilarious laugh: A laugh that is spontaneous and genuine, often resulting from something extremely funny.
- hilarious time: A period during which one experiences great laughter and enjoyment.
Translations
- Spanish: hilarante
- French: hilarant
- German: hilarisch
- Russian: весёлый
Related Words
- humorous: Having or showing a sense of humor.
- comedic: Relating to or characteristic of comedy.
- funny: Causing laughter or amusement.
Slang Meanings of hilarious
Meaning: LOL-worthy
Example Sentence: That joke was so LOL-worthy, I couldn't breathe.
Meaning: Side-splitting
Example Sentence: Her stories are side-splitting; I laugh every time.