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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"He thinks it's a game when he sees us laughing."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

But the mix of both energies of these authentic polar opposites worked well together to keep the crowd laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

"It's one thing after another," Victor said, laughing.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

For many theater lovers, it’s no laughing matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Grandpa was so serious I couldn’t help laughing at him.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

laughing

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