Synonyms for

Laughed

Verb / læft / Another word for laughed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make sounds with the mouth that show happiness or amusement

Synonyms & similar words

cry expressmirth laugh expressjoy chuckle giggle snicker smile grin cackle hilarious roar guffaw titter hoot amused joke happy funny comical humorous entertaining merry

Synonyms by register

Formal

chortled guffawed tittered

Informal

cracked up howled snickered giggled

Literary

merriment glee jested

Antonyms

cried wept sobbed mourned groaned sighed

Common collocations

  • laughed out loud
  • laughed heartily
  • laughed uncontrollably
  • laughed with joy
  • laughed at a joke
  • laughed until they cried
  • laughed in disbelief

Word family

noun laughter
verb laugh
adjective laughing
adverb laughingly

Usage note

While 'laughed' is a common past tense, be mindful of the context. Overuse of informal synonyms can detract from a formal tone.

Example sentences

  1. She laughed when she saw the clown.
  2. He laughed so hard that he fell off his chair.
  3. My friend laughed at my silly joke.
  4. We all laughed when the dog chased its tail.
  5. The baby laughed when I made a funny face.

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