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Definitions

laugh

[laf] / læf /
VERB
express mirth, happiness, etc. with sound
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chuckle giggle grin howl roar scream shriek snicker snort whoop
STRONG
burst cachinnate chortle convulsed crack up crow fracture guffaw titter
WEAK
be in stitches break up die laughing roll in the aisles split one's sides
Antonyms
WEAK
cry
NOUN
audible expression of amusement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
laughter
WEAK
amusement cachinnation cackle chortle chuckle chuckling crow fit giggle giggling glee guffaw hilarity howling merriment mirth peal rejoicing roar shout shriek snicker snigger snort titter yuck
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cry

Example Sentences

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“He wanted them to feel empowered, too,” Myers said with a laugh.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The King appeared to laugh off the remark.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Probably a lot of people think I’m difficult,” the labor leader added with a laugh.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

At those prices, “you’d better laugh, give it a standing ovation, applaud, put it on Yelp and Google—the whole works,” said producer and theater communications executive Jay Michaels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

I had to laugh at myself for thinking of that, laugh as I felt my stomach folding itself together, so hungry.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff