hilarious

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin hilaris (“cheerful”) + -ious, from Ancient Greek ἱλαρός (hilarós, “cheerful, merry”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

screaming, uproarious

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