Synonyms for

Hilarious

Verb / hɪˈleri:ʌs / Another word for hilarious — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

extremely funny and causing loud amusement

Synonyms & similar words

screaming uproarious funny amusing comical entertaining humorous jocular jovial laughable ridiculous witty droll facetious mirthful uproarious side-splitting hysterical riotous rollicking enthralling engaging

Synonyms by register

Formal

amusing comical ludicrous facetious

Informal

riotous sidesplitting killing cracking rich

Literary

mirthful jocund convivial

Antonyms

sad depressing unfunny dull boring somber mournful

Common collocations

  • absolutely hilarious
  • hilarious joke
  • hilarious movie
  • hilarious story
  • hilarious moment
  • hilarious antics
  • hilariously funny

Word family

noun hilarity
adverb hilariously

Usage note

Hilarious is a strong adjective, implying extreme amusement. It is generally used in informal and neutral contexts, but can be used in formal writing to emphasize the degree of humor.

Example sentences

  1. The comedian's jokes were hilarious.
  2. The prank that he pulled was hilarious.
  3. The movie was hilarious, and we laughed so hard that our stomachs hurt.
  4. My sister said something hilarious that made everyone burst out laughing.
  5. The children found the clown's performance hilarious.

Quotes

  • I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. -Thomas Jefferson
  • Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your actions. -Dalai Lama
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. -Abraham Lincoln

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