hilariousness

noun

Definition of hilariousnessnext
as in humorousness
the amusing quality or element in something the hilariousness of the situation only struck us later, and we had a good laugh

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  1. humor
  2. irony
  3. comedy
Noun
  • The event, known for its blend of philanthropy, politics and humor, also featured comedian Jim Gaffigan, who poked fun at the influential crowd gathered in the ballroom.
    — Dick Brennan, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Cora Frazier has contributed humor writing to The New Yorker since 2012.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of humor
Noun
  • His method is often to approach cultural or political phenomena, progressive or reactionary, with a mix of Gen X irony and sincere moralism which, by degrees, subtly shifts the frame of the discourse to the right.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
  • There is some irony in this, given that LinkedIn is owned by Microsoft.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of irony
Noun
  • Okay, so Holmes and Evans are definitively not classic-comedy fans.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Japanese creator Issei, whose dialogue-free comedy has drawn audiences worldwide, has upward of 75 million YouTube subscribers.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of comedy
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“Hilariousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilariousness. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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