laughed

VERB

expressing amusement, happiness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chuckle giggle grin howl roar scream shriek snicker snort whoop

STRONG

burst cachinnate chortle convulsed crow fracture guffaw titter

WEAK

break up crack up die laughing roll in the aisles split one's sides with sound be in stitches

Antonyms

WEAK

cry

Example Sentences

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laughed

“No,” my dad said as Hilton and I laughed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Bronny James laughed at the comment, because he found it funny to have a reporter tell him he’s tied for the third-longest tenure with the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

He laughed at the power of liability law to forestall bad events.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Joshua laughed and shouted back Fury's own catchphrase: "Get up."

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Elliot laughed, and I smiled a smile that I hoped was convincingly nonchalant.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin