as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
hilarious cartoons that the whole family can enjoy the clown's hilarious antics
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Recent Examples of hilarious
The effect can be hilarious since Vader will often ridicule players and even comment on modern-day topics common on Earth rather than the Star Wars universe.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
In a hilarious TikTok, Tisdale reveals her daughter can't stop singing the songs from the films and is especially obsessed with her mom's role, a fabulous and determined musical theatre diva named Sharpay Evans.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 15 May 2025
Shortly after the rebranding was announced at WBD’s 2025 upfront presentation, HBO's social media handles quickly began poking fun at the new (old?) name change using an arsenal of hilarious screenshots, videos, and gifs from programs like Friends, True Detective, The Wire, Euphoria, and Veep.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Fans had plenty to say about the hilarious interaction.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 May 2025
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
In a hilarious TikTok, Tisdale reveals her daughter can't stop singing the songs from the films and is especially obsessed with her mom's role, a fabulous and determined musical theatre diva named Sharpay Evans.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 15 May 2025
Shortly after the rebranding was announced at WBD’s 2025 upfront presentation, HBO's social media handles quickly began poking fun at the new (old?) name change using an arsenal of hilarious screenshots, videos, and gifs from programs like Friends, True Detective, The Wire, Euphoria, and Veep.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Fans had plenty to say about the hilarious interaction.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilarious
Adjective
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His translation recognizes, here and throughout, that the original is funny and compelling enough not to need elaborate explanation, even 60 years after its debut.—
Lily Meyer,
The Dial,
20 May 2025
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That’s not to say the film isn’t funny or sweet, but that there is something much more profound and uncomfortable at its heart, and one that poses a tricky challenge for first-time filmmakers Johansson and Kamen.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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It is meant to be instructional, philosophical, informative, uplifting, and sometimes humorous.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Galloway provides a perspective that’s at turns humorous and moving, giving new grads solid advice while entertaining them as well.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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But of course, a past-his-prime comedic superstar wasn’t going to be the one to end Cena’s record-breaking 17th world title reign, no matter how bad Cena’s run as a heel has been thus far.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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That role expanded, however, giving Kravitz a chance to lean into a big comedic part.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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While there is something amusing about the sight of a bear climbing in like a person hitching a ride, the aftermath of a bear finding its way into your car is rarely a laughing matter.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The vibrant 90-minute play that kicked off La Jolla Playhouse’s 2025-26 season on Thursday night, is filled with funny lines, dancing, amusing characters and the joyful celebration of life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Her lessons are comical and their related excursions endearing: Santa Monica shares tips about different positions and offers pointers on incorporating toys.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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His Best Friend Still Shows Up Every Week to Watch Their Show Together (Exclusive) Noah had garbage day shirts and garbage toys, all of which were comical to Carrigan, as her husband, Noah's father, is a fireman.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
4 May 2025
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The 30-year-old actor’s longevity is clearly due to his willingness to fully commit to his characters, no matter how ridiculous.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
27 May 2025
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As Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt looped a single over the infield and into short right, the sublime gave way to ridiculous.—
Denver Post,
Denver Post,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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This aspect of the comic hits home today, when many of the world’s pressing problems, climate crisis chief among them, are ones that prior generations have kicked down the line rather than addressing.—
Lily Meyer,
The Dial,
20 May 2025
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And the character will lean into her comic talents.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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The emotion of the hysterical parents and seeing the child in the road was too much for Headrick to bear in the moment.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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But South Africa fits with Trump’s apparent belief, one reflected in the stream of hysterical rhetoric about the treatment of Afrikaners, that anti-white discrimination is the most pernicious ideology in the world.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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