Formal and Informal Expressions of hilarious

In different contexts, you can replace 'hilarious' with suitable alternatives. In a more informal setting, 'funny, hilar, hilariousness' is apt.

hilarious: Explore its Definition & Usage

hilarious Definition

extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter.

Using hilarious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hilarious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The movie was hilarious, I couldn't stop laughing.
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She told a hilarious joke that had everyone in stitches.
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The comedian's performance was absolutely hilarious.
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The situation was so ridiculous that it was hilarious.

hilarious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hilarious

Antonyms for hilarious

Phrases with hilarious

burst out laughing
to suddenly start laughing loudly
Example
The joke was so hilarious that I burst out laughing.
laugh one's head off
to laugh very hard and for a long time
Example
The comedy show was so hilarious that we laughed our heads off.
split one's sides
to laugh uncontrollably
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The story was so hilarious that we were splitting our sides with laughter.

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Summary: hilarious in Brief

'Hilarious' [hɪˈleəriəs] is an adjective used to describe something that is extremely funny and causes a lot of laughter. It can be used to describe anything from a joke to a movie or a situation. Phrases like 'burst out laughing,' 'laugh one's head off,' and 'split one's sides' are often used to describe the intensity of the laughter caused by something hilarious.