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hilariously

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: HH IH0 L EH1 R IY0 AH0 S L IY0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adv

Meaning 1

In a hilarious manner; so as to amuse greatly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a hilariously funny joke

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

With great hilarity or mirth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • They laughed hilariously at the comedy film.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

in a hilarious manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • hilariously funny

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: uproariously

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English hilarious Middle English -ly English -ly English hilariously From hilarious + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: arcyśmiesznie — in a hilarious manner
  • Polish: prześmiesznie — in a hilarious manner
  • Polish: arcyzabawnie — in a hilarious manner
  • Polish: przezabawnie — in a hilarious manner