Synonyms for

Laughter

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

Definition

the action or sound of laughing

Synonyms & similar words

laugh chuckles giggles merriment amusement hilarity guffaw roar snickering chortling cackling fun jollity levity joyfulness joking jocularity glee humor

Synonyms by register

Formal

merriment gaiety cheerfulness

Informal

chuckles giggles hoots snickers

Literary

peals chortles mirth

Antonyms

sadness grief sorrow mourning despair melancholy woe

Common collocations

  • burst into laughter
  • loud laughter
  • hearty laughter
  • silent laughter
  • infectious laughter
  • force a laugh
  • waves of laughter

Word family

noun laughter
verb laugh
adjective laughable
adverb laughingly

Usage note

Laughter is the sound made when someone finds something funny. While 'laugh' is the common verb, 'laughter' is the noun referring to the act or sound itself.

Example sentences

  1. The children burst into laughter when the clown slipped on the banana peel.
  2. His contagious laughter made everyone around him smile.
  3. I love to hear the laughter of my friends and family.
  4. The comedians jokes were met with raucous laughter from the audience.
  5. Laughter is the best medicine for a bad day.

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