hilariously

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adverb

In a hilarious manner; so as to amuse greatly.

“a hilariously funny joke”

Similar
uproariously
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Meanings

adverbhilariously (comparative more hilariously, superlative most hilariously)

comparative more hilariously · superlative most hilariously

  1. In a hilarious manner; so as to amuse greatly.

    a hilariously funny joke

  2. With great hilarity or mirth.

    They laughed hilariously at the comedy film.

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbin a hilarious manner

Similar
uproariously
Also see
uproariously

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From hilarious + -ly.

Full word history & related roots →

Translations

Polish arcyśmiesznie, prześmiesznie
  • arcyśmieszniein a hilarious manner
  • prześmieszniein a hilarious manner
  • arcyzabawniein a hilarious manner
  • przezabawniein a hilarious manner
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APA

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MLA

“hilariously.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hilariously. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hilariously,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hilariously.

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