noun
hilarity
Hilarity (noun) means a great amount of amusement, usually accompanied by much laughter.
noun
1
A great amount of amusement, usually accompanied by much laughter.
2
Something that induces much laughter.
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Etymology
From Latin hilaritās (“cheerfulness”), from hilaris (“cheerful”), from Ancient Greek ἱλαρός (hilarós, “cheerful”). By surface analysis, Latin hilar(ō) + -i- + -ty.
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What is the meaning of hilarity?
"hilarity" (noun) means a great amount of amusement, usually accompanied by much laughter.
What are the different meanings of hilarity?
"hilarity" has 2 main meanings: 1. A great amount of amusement, usually accompanied by much laughter; 2. Something that induces much laughter.