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hilarious

[hi-lair-ee-uhs, -lar-, hahy-] / hɪˈlɛər i əs, -ˈlær-, haɪ- /


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It is hilarious and tragic and ultimately unforgivable, all at the same time.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Nick Hornby’s memoir is also a hilarious social history of Britain from the 1960s to the ’80s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“And it was hilarious that initially he thought it was AI. He couldn’t believe how spot on it was.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Blending the big-city humor with hilarious Southern comfort might sound like an odd pairing when talking about comedy, but something about the combo of Jerry Seinfeld and Leanne Morgan just works.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

They kicked Abel out of the garage, which I thought was hilarious because the garage, which was freestanding, was the only piece of the property left unscathed.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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