hilarity

/hɪˈlɑːrɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

extreme or excessive happiness or amusement, often caused by something ridiculous or absurd

“The comedian’s antics brought hilarity to the entire audience.”

2. noun

the quality of being laughable or ridiculous

“The absurdity in the plot added to the hilarity of the movie.”

Synonyms

  • amusement
  • humor

Antonyms

  • seriousness
  • sorrow