Raymond is different, so well written and acted, so perfectly pitched, that even the silences, especially the silences, are hilarious. It makes comedy look easy. James Morris, Wilson Quarterly, Autumn 2005Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tim Burton's adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved (by children) and reviled (by critics and librarians) book, is quirky, well acted, often hilarious, and visually sumptuous, but don't go to it expecting sweetness in anything except the title. Richard Alleva, Commonweal, 12 Aug. 2005In fairness, McEnroe does have genuine passion for the game, and his willingness to take on the sport's sacred cows is admirable. His candor and hilarious random ruminations as an analyst make even the most lopsided matches worth watching. Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated, 17 Sept. 2001Since his material is genuinely funny, at times hilarious, it makes for a smashing use of audio as a unique entertainment medium. Sedaris has an unexpectedly high-pitched voice that comes across as majorly mischievous in its delivery …Publishers Weekly, 5 May 1997 Some people don't like his comedy, but I think he's hilarious. She gave us a hilarious account of her first days as a teacher. See More
Recent Examples on the WebHowever other people, including Cox herself, thought the mix up was hilarious. Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2022 There’s plenty more to watch before the Labor Day holiday (including the great Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall in the hilarious Honk for Jesus. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2022 During its five season run, the TV program gave audiences across the country a weekly dose of laughter, and plenty of hilarious moments to discuss with friends and family in the days that followed. Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Aug. 2022 HBO Max's pirate rom-com that has turned heads for its hilarious characters and significant LGBTQ+ representation. Steven Vargas, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Much of its popularity can be attributed to the musical's hilarious book by David West Read. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 The episodic content block features a handful of talented Alabama artist with work ranging from hilarious sitcom pilots to creepy shorts. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 26 Aug. 2022 The eccentric and hilarious co-founder of Frame took time off from building a mini skate ramp for his son in Amagansett to take over the new and trendy West Village restaurant, The Noortwyck. Olive Leatherwood, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2022 In fact, on Wednesday, Dinah Jane responded to a hilarious viral TikTok throwing shade at the quintet’s fashion choices. Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2022 See More
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Etymology
irregular from Latin hilarus, hilaris cheerful, from Greek hilaros