English Explanatory Dictionary

hilarity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A great amount of amusement, usually accompanied by much laughter.
  2. Something that induces much laughter.

Pronunciation

/hɪˈlæɹɪ.ti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hilarity.wav

Word forms

hilarity hilarities

Etymology

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

Synonyms

cheerfulness buoyancy delight gaiety glee jauntiness merriment mirth

Related words

hilarious

Derived words

ridicularity
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