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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She turned to me, laughing through a smile.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

I start laughing before we roll, and I’m like, “This is gonna be so difficult.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

When asked what it felt like to beat Sutton at predictions, AI claimed it didn't feel anything - but still appeared to be laughing at him.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Harvey, who sat next to the King, said he seemed like a "true enthusiast of the theatre" and was "laughing away" during the performance.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Torak had made a joke, and Fa was laughing.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

laughing

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