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 Hello Sunshine founder appeared in a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show — joined on the sofa by Ariana Grande, Will Ferrell and Don Gilet — recalling a hilarious instance of being picked for jury duty where her fellow deliberators weren’t able to separate fact from fiction.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
In a hilarious new teaser for Uber Eats’ upcoming Super Bowl commercial, the businesswoman lets Charli XCX know in no uncertain terms that she’s never heard of her before.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
Chalamet’s delivery here is hilarious, recalling Def Comedy Jam, and playing to the audience.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Those feelings manifest in different, often bleakly hilarious, ways.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
In a hilarious new teaser for Uber Eats’ upcoming Super Bowl commercial, the businesswoman lets Charli XCX know in no uncertain terms that she’s never heard of her before.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
Chalamet’s delivery here is hilarious, recalling Def Comedy Jam, and playing to the audience.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Those feelings manifest in different, often bleakly hilarious, ways.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilarious
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The scene perfectly captures the absurdity of Toya throwing a party for her first Birkin—made even funnier by the group’s collective indifference.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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Here is a clip of Roy Keane saying something funny about Tranmere.—
Rory Smith,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The film takes viewers through her journey, filled with humorous and heartfelt moments, from open mic nights at comedy clubs to glamorous charity events, all set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Acid Comedy of Thomas Schütte: In a MoMA retrospective filled with humorous angst, the German sculptor offers a prime 2025 resolution: Don’t run from failure.—
Laurel Graeber,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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This documentary ends up being both a definitive look at Pee-wee Herman and a reintroduction to Reubens as a subversive comedic genius.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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And VelJohnson also had no idea that Dave Chappelle would tell a comedic version of it while hosting the most recent episode of Saturday Night Live.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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And, gosh, what is the deal with the rest of their graduating class (including a desperately funny Kelly McCormack, whose animus toward Agnes is both understandable and very amusing)?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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Rogan found this amusing given Harris’s prior public support for cannabis reform but speculated her prosecutorial record on marijuana offenses might have influenced this decision.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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His boisterous persona was more comical than confrontational, a hot-air balloon of strutting pomposity punctured by his family.—
Jim McKairnes,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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The notion of the Pistons beating anybody — literally, anybody — a year ago would have been comical.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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Saquon Barkley put up more ridiculous numbers in the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC Championship victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, leading to jabs at the New York Giants.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Because 7½ minutes of real time to play 20 seconds of basketball is beyond ridiculous.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Brown’s pages on her corgis, those rather unpleasant little Welsh dogs, are a comic masterpiece.—
Geoffrey Wheatcroft,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Almost all of Shakespeare’s plays have literal comic characters whose entire purpose is to come on and be funny.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Social media users were left hysterical by the Frenchie's dramatic reaction and related to the loud cries.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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One reporter said the fight should be called off, that Clay was hysterical and was endangering himself.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Hilarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilarious. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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