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laughter

[laf-ter, lahf-] / ˈlæf tər, ˈlɑf- /
NOUN
expression of amusement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amusement chuckle giggle glee guffaw hilarity laugh mirth roar shout shriek snicker
STRONG
cachinnation cackle chortle crow crowing fit howling merriment peal rejoicing roaring snigger snort snorting titter
WEAK
chortling chuckling giggling guffawing har-de-har tee-hee tittering yuck
Antonyms
STRONGEST
crying sadness unhappiness
WEAK
despair gloom

Example Sentences

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But now I could recount it all with ease, even with laughter.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Choi isn’t averse to shtick, if the result is an explosion of audience laughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Alyson Hannigan, who portrayed Willow, shared: “My Sweet Nicky, thank you for years of laughter, love and Dodgers … I love you.”

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Carson’s amazing comedic monologues and silly antics gave viewers humor without being annoying, his off-the-cuff quips were hilarious, and interviews with interesting guests sparked laughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Tears soon gave way to laughter though as Mutti berated Karli.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.