Etymology of the English word hilarity
the English word
hilarityderived from the Old French word
hilaritederived from the Latin word
hilaritas (cheerfulness, lightheartedness)
derived from the Latin word
hilaris (cheerful, lively, light-hearted)
derived from the Greek word
hilaros, ἱλαρός (propitious or merry ('hilarious'); prompt or willing)
derived from the French word
hilarityderived from the Latin word
hilaritas (cheerfulness, lightheartedness)
derived from the Latin word
hilaris (cheerful, lively, light-hearted)
derived from the Greek word
hilaros, ἱλαρός (propitious or merry ('hilarious'); prompt or willing)
Usage
Word found in Modern English
