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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The doll "only makes me laugh", she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“I didn’t view it as such a big deal,” she adds with a laugh.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

So this is a selection of my favorite songs that will make you blush, but also make you laugh and dance.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"In the beginning I just said it so everyone would laugh at how funny I am," Andreeva joked.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I pull a face at him, but laugh anyway.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler