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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We laughed about how we embraced every stereotype - the sombreros, bright colours, all of it worn with humour and defiance, and how, as hosts, we gave warmth, laughter and generosity to the world.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The first time it happened, I laughed with genuine delight.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

"I'm the kind of actor who doesn't like to look back to my old films," he laughed.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

“People absolutely laughed at him, all across this country,” said Totera, who is now the grassroots ambassador for the Premier League.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Then she laughed and said, “Oh, for heaven’s sake, what am I doing with this thing?”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls