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Definitions

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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Events of the past few years haven’t exactly been a laugh riot for Semple, 61, with two unreleased TV comedy projects, one unpublished novel and the breakup of her more than 32-year romantic partnership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Behind me, a child began to giggle—then babble, then laugh again.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

The comments prompt J-Hope, Jimin and V to laugh, which could be played off as a joke.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

He lifted his hair, showing his teenage acne to make her laugh.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

I knew he wanted to laugh too, but he wouldn’t look at me.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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