laugh

[laf] / læf /

VERB

express mirth, happiness, etc. with sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chuckle giggle grin howl roar scream shriek snicker snort whoop

STRONG

burst cachinnate chortle convulsed crack up crow fracture guffaw titter

WEAK

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

Antonyms

WEAK

cry

NOUN

audible expression of amusement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

laughter

WEAK

amusement cachinnation cackle chortle chuckle chuckling crow fit giggle giggling glee guffaw hilarity howling merriment mirth peal rejoicing roar shout shriek snicker snigger snort titter yuck

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cry

Example Sentences

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"Because if you've been there, you get the T-shirt, right?" she adds, laughing.

From BBC

Come ready to laugh, make requests and fully lean in.

From Salon

“Being a scream queen is not that easy,” she says with a laugh.

From Los Angeles Times

"He's not going to be able to ring me and ask where something is in the house," she laughs.

From BBC

“Your content is great,” she said, laughing a little.

From Literature