hilarity

noun
UK: /hɪˈlær.ə.ti/
US: /hɪˈler.ə.ti/

  1. Great amusement and noisy fun, often accompanied by laughter.

    1. The children's antics caused much hilarity.
    2. The unexpected plot twist unleashed a wave of hilarity among the audience members.

  2. A state or situation characterized by boisterous merriment or amusement.

    1. The party was filled with general hilarity.
    2. Despite the serious setting, a moment of unexpected hilarity briefly broke the tension.

Synonyms

merriment mirth glee jollity gaiety laughter amusement fun

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hilarity" in English means: Great amusement and noisy fun, often accompanied by laughter., A state or situation characterized by boisterous merriment or amusement..

The phonetic transcription of "hilarity" is /hɪˈlær.ə.ti/ in British English and /hɪˈler.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hilarity": merriment, mirth, glee, jollity, gaiety, laughter, amusement, fun.

Example usage of "hilarity": "The children's antics caused much hilarity.". More examples on the page.