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Definition of Hilarious

1. Adjective. Marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter. "Uproarious stories"

Definition of Hilarious

1. a. Mirthful; noisy; merry.

Definition of Hilarious

1. Adjective. Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter. ¹

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Definition of Hilarious

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hilarious

Literary usage of Hilarious

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Mental Science: A Compendium of Psychology, and the History of Philosophy by Alexander Bain (1870)
"The Reaction, or Relief, from Terror, like any other rebound from a depressing condition, is cheering or hilarious. This is the source of the cheerfulness^ ..."

2. Life and Light for Woman by Woman's Board of Missions (1903)
"Hilarious GIVING. GOD delights in spiritual spontaneity. The penny pushed from the open hand by the ... The word cheerful is our word for " hilarious. ..."

3. Mental Science: A Compendium of Psychology, and the History of Philosophy by Alexander Bain (1868)
"... or Belief, from Terror, like any other rebound from a depressing condition, is cheering or hilarious. ..."

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