hilarious

/hi'leəriəs/

Thân thiện

The comedian told a hilarious joke that made the whole audience laugh.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Extremely funny; causing loud, uncontrollable laughter: Describes something that is so amusing it provokes boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter.

Usage

• The adjective hilarious is used to describe a person, thing, event, or situation that is exceptionally funny. It implies a higher degree of humor than words like "funny" or "amusing."
• It is typically used in a positive context to express great enjoyment.
• Common collocations include: , , , .

Examples

• The comedian's stand-up routine was absolutely hilarious; the audience couldn't stop laughing.
• We watched a hilarious video of a puppy trying to catch its own tail.
• She told a hilarious story about her first day at work that had everyone in stitches.

Advanced Usage

• "to find something hilarious": To consider something extremely funny.
  • I find his impressions of famous politicians hilarious.
• Used informally for emphasis:
  • That was hilarious! I haven't laughed that hard in years.

Variants and Related Words

• Hilariously (adverb): In an extremely funny manner.
  • The situation was hilariously awkward.
• Hilarity (noun): The state of being hilarious; boisterous merriment or laughter.
  • The party was filled with hilarity and joy.

Synonyms

• Uproarious: Marked by or provoking loud, riotous laughter.
• Riotous: Very funny and uncontrolled.
• Side-splitting: Extremely funny (informal).
• Ribald: Coarsely or vulgarly humorous, often in a way that is hilarious to some.

Antonyms

• Unfunny: Not amusing.
• Serious: Grave or solemn in manner or character.
• Dull: Lacking interest or excitement; boring.

Idioms and Phrases

• "to be in hysterics / stitches": To be laughing uncontrollably. This is the state caused by something hilarious.
  • His joke was so hilarious it left us in stitches.
• "a scream" (informal): A very funny person or thing.
  • That new sitcom is a scream; it's absolutely hilarious.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
   • hilarious broad comedy
   • a screaming farce
   • uproarious stories

Từ đồng nghĩa

• screaming
• uproarious