Synonyms for

Hilariously

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

Definition

in a funny or amusing way

Synonyms & similar words

uproariously amusingly comically funnily jocosely ludicrously mirthfully uproariously wittily jovially gleefully merrily playfully whimsically drolly facetiously jokingly ridiculously laughably humorously entertainingly

Example sentences

  1. The comedian told a hilariously funny joke.
  2. The puppy was jumping hilariously around the yard.
  3. The children giggled hilariously at the silly faces their teacher made.
  4. The clown performed hilariously for the crowd.
  5. The movie was hilariously entertaining.

Quotes

  • 'I don't want to be hilariously funny anymore. I want to be darkly funny.' - Woody Allen
  • 'I find the world pretty hilarious, and humans even more so.' - David Sedaris
  • 'I like to play the grey areas in life - that's the most uncomfortable place to be. Nobody likes to be in that in-between state where there don't know what's going to happen. There's a lot of tension in that, and a lot of stuff to play with - where it's uncomfortable and awkward and sad and scary.' - Melissa Leo

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