Basic Details
Word: Hilarious
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very funny; it makes you laugh a lot.
Synonyms: Amusing, funny, comical, entertaining
Antonyms: Serious, solemn, humourless
Idioms and Phrases
- Roll on the floor laughing (ROFL): Used to describe something so funny that it makes you laugh extremely hard. Example: "The comedian was so funny that I was rolling on the floor laughing throughout the show."
- Crack up: To suddenly start laughing a lot. Example: "When he told the joke about the chicken, everyone cracked up."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The movie was hilarious; I couldn't stop laughing from start to finish.
Example 2: She told a hilarious story about her pet dog that made all her friends laugh.
Example 3: His hilarious antics at the party kept everyone entertained and in high spirits.
Fun Fact
The word "hilarious" comes from the Latin word "hilaris," meaning "cheerful" or "glad." It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that causes great amusement.
Famous Quote
"Humour is humanitys greatest blessing." - Mark Twain
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hilarious" mean?
a) Very boring
b) Very sad
c) Very funny
d) Very serious
Answer: c) Very funny
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hilarious"?
a) Serious
b) Amusing
c) Boring
d) Sad
Answer: b) Amusing
3. Which sentence uses "hilarious" correctly?
a) The hilarious kitten climbed the tree.
b) The hilarious joke made everyone smile.
c) The hilarious book was very dull.
d) The hilarious flower bloomed beautifully.
Answer: b) The hilarious joke made everyone smile.
4. Which idiom means the same as "hilarious"?
a) Come to terms
b) Crack up
c) Play it straight
d) Burn the midnight oil
Answer: b) Crack up
5. What is the opposite of "hilarious"?
a) Serious
b) Joyful
c) Amusing
d) Entertaining
Answer: a) Serious
