hilarity

Example Sentences

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In recent years, creator Bill Lawrence has struck chords with emotional, warm-hearted hits like “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking,” but this is where his blend of heart and hilarity really came together.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

So is their occasional lapse into dry hilarity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The prime minister made the juggling hand gesture that accompanies the reference, prompting class-wide hilarity.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

Part of the appeal of “Oh, Mary!” is that it just wants to give audiences a concentrated dose of hilarity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

The hilarity mounted; Draco Malfoy looked in terror at his father, who was staring down into his own lap, then caught his mother’s eye.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling