hilarity

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun great merriment

Etymology

From Latin hilaritās (“cheerfulness”), from hilaris (“cheerful”), from Ancient Greek ἱλαρός (hilarós, “cheerful”). By surface analysis, Latin hilar(ō) + -i- + -ty.

In classic literature

Synonyms

mirth, mirthfulness, glee, gleefulness

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