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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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As the news conference wore on, the room filled with laughter.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Beneath the eye-rolling and laughter at this Francis is real concern.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

“Sorry, I was talking about Swalwell,” he said to laughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Videos he’s posted show them howling with laughter while dozens of fat fish jump all around them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The Colonel throws back his head and howls with laughter.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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