hilariousness
State of absurdity
Hilariousness is the quality of being extremely funny.
The word tends toward overstatement—describing something as possessing hilariousness sounds more pompous than just calling it hilarious.
The sheer hilariousness of the situation had everyone in tears.
Exaggerated physical humor
- farceAbsurd, laughable situation
- absurdityWildly illogical quality
- buffooneryLudicrous or silly conduct
- clowningPlayful comic behavior
antics · pratfalls · sight gags · physical comedy · mugging · tomfoolery · ridiculousness · zaniness
Short, silly laughs
- chucklesSoft, subdued laughter
- merrimentLighthearted fun together
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- guffawsLoud, coarse laughs
snickers · cackling · belly laughs · hysterics · howling · roaring · fits · tears
Verbal wit techniques
- punsJokes using sound similarities
- quipsBrief witty remarks
- one-linersBrief comedic remarks
- zingersClever cutting remarks
wisecracks · witticisms · bon mots · repartee · banter · drollery · facetiousness · double entendres
slapstick
Exaggerated physical humor
- farceAbsurd, laughable situation
- absurdityWildly illogical quality
- buffooneryLudicrous or silly conduct
clowning · antics · pratfalls · sight gags · physical comedy · mugging · tomfoolery · ridiculousness · zaniness · goofiness
giggles
Short, silly laughs
- chucklesSoft, subdued laughter
- merrimentLighthearted fun together
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
guffaws · snickers · cackling · belly laughs · hysterics · howling · roaring · fits · tears · stitches
wordplay
Verbal wit techniques
- punsJokes using sound similarities
- quipsBrief witty remarks
- one-linersBrief comedic remarks
zingers · wisecracks · witticisms · bon mots · repartee · banter · drollery · facetiousness · double entendres · deadpan
hilariousnesstragedy
Disastrous or sorrowful event
sorrow · grief · misery · heartbreak · anguish
hilariousnessseriousness
Earnest, weighty demeanor
solemnity · gravity · soberness · solemnness · somberness