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laughing

[laf-ing, lah-fing] / ˈlæf ɪŋ, ˈlɑ fɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
laughable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
humorous
STRONG
amusing camp diverting entertaining joshing mocking riot scream
WEAK
absurd asinine bizarre campy comic comical derisive derisory droll eccentric facetious fantastic farcical funny gelastic har-har hilarious inane jocose jocular jokey ludicrous mirthful nonsensical preposterous rich ridiculous risible unusual witty
Antonyms
STRONG
boring tiring unfunny

Example Sentences

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“I don’t think I’m my ancestors wildest dream, I think I’m their worst nightmare because I’m gay and I do comedy,” Zaalan says, laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Tonight, though, Nasa employees were laughing and clapping - this is the moment that they have spent years working towards.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“My wife and my kids can attest, I was laughing as if I saw them for the first time,” Oliver said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

We were able to see it work, and we were laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“You picked the right line,” the woman behind the counter said, laughing.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith