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View usage for: (hɪlærɪti) uncountable nounHilarity is great amusement and laughter. Synonyms: merriment, high spirits, mirth, gaiety [old-fashioned] More Synonyms of hilarity hilarity in British English (hɪˈlærɪtɪ) nounmirth and merriment; cheerfulness hilarity in American English (hɪˈlɛrɪti) noun the state or quality of being hilarious; noisy merriment; boisterous gaiety Word origin OFr hilarité < L hilaritasExamples of 'hilarity' in a sentencehilarity The reference to text messages provoked hilarity on the opposition benches.The incident has provoked much hilarity within our circle.Though it does seem to be an awful lot of work for not much hilarity.So dust the tuxedo off and get ready for the hilarity to ensue in the third instalment in the comedy franchise.But doubtless will cause much hilarity.As you might imagine, these infantile shenanigans were greeted with great hilarity from the media.These lies are too easily disproved, and to too much general hilarity.Ah, so much hilarity to look forward to.That moment provoked some unintentional hilarity, but on the whole this is a highly effective and quietly powerful little piece. Much hilarity from the buggy.I don't know about joy but it has certainly sparked much hilarity.When they all end up in neighbouring hotel rooms on holiday, hilarity ensues - genuinely.They were really, really thick, and the cause of much hilarity.THERE was much hilarity at an Inverness beer and music festival when the supplier twice ran out of real ale.There was much hilarity as we all tucked in, guilt-free. Much hilarity usually follows.THERE was much hilarity at the High Court last week when a plummy judge turned the air blue. The report in the local paper caught the mood of hilarity. Synonyms high spirits levity joviality boisterousness joyousness jollification Additional synonymsDefinition the state of being amused He watched with amusement to see the child so absorbed. Synonyms enjoyment, delight, entertainment, cheer, laughter, mirth, hilarity, merriment, gladdening, beguilement, regalement He was particularly remembered for his unfailing cheerfulness. Synonyms happiness, good humour, exuberance, high spirits, buoyancy, gaiety (old-fashioned), good cheer, gladness, geniality, light-heartedness, jauntiness, joyousness I love the conviviality of these little canal-side pubs. Synonyms sociability, cheer, festivity, gaiety, bonhomie, jollity, liveliness, cordiality, geniality, joviality, good fellowship, merrymaking, jollification- hike something up
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