as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
hilarity is the last thing you expect to find at a funeral, but we were there to celebrate his life rather than to dwell on his death
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Recent Examples of hilarity
To add to the hilarity of the moment, the dog's canine sibling watched on from the comfort of a nearby couch.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
When their daughter’s fiancé brings his strait-laced, wealthy parents over for dinner, hilarity ensues as two very different worlds collide.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Min’s grandmother visits and hilarity ensues.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025
But throughout each test from God on high, hilarity reigns supreme.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
When their daughter’s fiancé brings his strait-laced, wealthy parents over for dinner, hilarity ensues as two very different worlds collide.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Min’s grandmother visits and hilarity ensues.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025
But throughout each test from God on high, hilarity reigns supreme.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hilarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilarity
Noun
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What’s causing this mockery and glee at misfortune?—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Another way of positioning this reaction is as an example of schadenfreude, a term used to explain taking glee in someone’s suffering—and that’s a key reason to explaining why some people are reacting to the stock market dip in this way.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cambodian community hosts festivities The Cambodian community is celebrating Khmer New Year and the harvest season with festivities that reflect Buddhist customs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26-27 at Colina del Sol Park, 5295 52nd Place.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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The festivities surrounding the ceremony will also extend beyond the awards.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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There were cheers from many corners Monday at the ribbon cutting for the Towneplace Suites by Marriott, a 176-room extended stay hotel that’s definitely a standout building on West San Carlos Street.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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When Heupel was the first face to emerge from the buses, he was greeted with a raucous cheer as soon as his white sneakers touched the pavement.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Hilarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilarity. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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