Meaning & use
hilarious
Extremely funny; causing great amusement or laughter.
See it in a sentence
The comedian's impression of the weather forecaster was absolutely hilarious.
We watched a hilarious video of the cat chasing its own tail.
A note on using this word
Hilarious is a strong, informal word for very funny and should be reserved for things that genuinely provoke laughter, not mild amusement.
Words with a similar meaning
funnyhysterical
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Words with an opposite meaning
unfunny
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