Meaning of Hilarious
extremely funny
In simple words: Very funny; something that makes you laugh a lot.
Hilarious in a sentence
- a hilarious joke/story
- Lynn found the whole situation hilarious.
- Do you know Pete? He's hilarious.
How to use Hilarious
Use 'hilarious' to describe jokes, movies, or situations that are very funny. It fits well in both casual and formal contexts but might feel too strong for mild humor.
Grammar pattern
hilarious + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'hilarious' like 'Hila' laughing so hard, she's in stitches!
Related words
Collocations with Hilarious
- hilarious joke
- hilarious situation
- hilarious movie
- hilarious comment
Synonyms for Hilarious
- funny
- comical
- laughable
- amusing
- entertaining
Common mistakes with Hilarious
- Using 'hilarious' for something only mildly funny.
- Confusing 'hilarious' with 'humorous', which is less intense.
- Using it in a negative context incorrectly.
Hilarious appears in
Hilarious in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مضحك جداً
حاجة بتضحك جداً وبتخليك تضحك كتير.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দারুণ মজার
খুব মজার; যা আপনাকে অনেক হাসায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Urkomisch
Sehr lustig; etwas, das dich viel zum Lachen bringt.
- SpanishEspañol
Gracioso/a
Muy gracioso/a; algo que te hace reír un montón.
- Persianفارسی
خیلی خندهدار
خیلی خندهدار؛ چیزی که باعث میشود خیلی بخندی.
- FrenchFrançais
Hilarant
Très drôle ; quelque chose qui te fait beaucoup rire.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ज़बरदस्त मज़ाकिया
बहुत मज़ेदार; ऐसी चीज़ जो आपको बहुत हँसाए।
- ItalianItaliano
Esilarante
Molto divertente; qualcosa che ti fa ridere un sacco.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Hilário
Muito engraçado; algo que te faz rir bastante.
- RussianРусский
Уморительный
Очень смешно; что-то, что заставляет тебя много смеяться.
- Urduاردو
مزاحیہ
بہت مضحکہ خیز؛ ایسی چیز جو آپ کو بہت ہنسائے۔
- Chinese中文
hilarious
Super funny; makes you laugh a lot.
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Frequently asked questions about Hilarious
What does Hilarious mean?
Very funny; something that makes you laugh a lot.
What is the definition of Hilarious?
extremely funny
How do you use Hilarious in a sentence?
a hilarious joke/story
Can you give another example of Hilarious?
Lynn found the whole situation hilarious.
What are synonyms for Hilarious?
Common alternatives include funny, comical, laughable, amusing, entertaining.
What is the opposite of Hilarious?
Opposite meanings include serious, boring, unfunny.
What words go with Hilarious?
It commonly pairs with hilarious joke, hilarious situation, hilarious movie, hilarious comment.
What are common mistakes when using Hilarious?
Using 'hilarious' for something only mildly funny. Confusing 'hilarious' with 'humorous', which is less intense. Using it in a negative context incorrectly.
How do you pronounce Hilarious?
US: /["/hɪˈleriəs/"]/, UK: /["/hɪˈleəriəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Hilarious?
Use 'hilarious' to describe jokes, movies, or situations that are very funny. It fits well in both casual and formal contexts but might feel too strong for mild humor.
What CEFR level is Hilarious?
"Hilarious" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.

