laughter

[laf-ter, lahf-] / ˈlæf tər, ˈlɑf- /

NOUN

expression of amusement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amusement chuckle giggle glee guffaw hilarity laugh mirth roar shout shriek snicker

STRONG

cachinnation cackle chortle crow crowing fit howling merriment peal rejoicing roaring snigger snort snorting titter

WEAK

chortling chuckling giggling guffawing har-de-har tee-hee tittering yuck

Antonyms

STRONGEST

crying sadness unhappiness

WEAK

despair gloom

Example Sentences

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After telling my story at the conference, the group erupted in laughter.

From The Wall Street Journal

The remark drew applause and laughter from the black-tie audience.

From Los Angeles Times

She was in the center of the kids laughing and talking under the glow of the streetlight, but she wasn’t joining in the laughter.

From Literature

One broadcaster from Norway, amid peals of laughter, described the chief ice technician as "scooting" down the sheet.

From BBC

Certain phrases popped up repeatedly - including honesty, communication, respect, forgiveness, friendship and laughter.

From BBC