Hilarious

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛəriÉ™s

Origin

From Latin hilaris ("cheerful"), from Ancient Greek ἱλαρός (hilaros, "cheerful, merry"), from ἵλαος (hilaos, "propitious, gracious, kind").

Full definition of hilarious

Adjective

1. Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter.

Synonyms

Derived terms

• hilarity
• hilariously
• hilariousness

Related terms

• exhilarate
• exhilaration
• Hilary