hilarity

Definition

A great amount of amusement, usually accompanied by much laughter.

Etymology

From Latin hilaritās (“cheerfulness”), from hilaris (“cheerful”), from Ancient Greek ἱλαρός (hilarós, “cheerful”).

Example Sentences

• "When the new baby's rubber duck squeaked at the wedding, hilarity ensued."
• "In the rattle of the box, and of their agreeable conversation, Sir Francis’s spirits rose to their accustomed point of feeble hilarity."
• "Think it not curious if we don't seem to be as sidesplittingly impressed with the hilarities in this picture as its promotion might lead you to expect. Hilarity is in it—hilarity at its best—as would be almost mandatory in any film with Miss Holliday."

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