Synonyms of belly laughs

belly laughs

noun

plural of belly laugh

as in chuckles

an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement

humorous anecdotes that are likely to evoke lots of smiles but few belly laughs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chuckles
• laughters
• giggles
• laughs
• snickers
• smiles
• cachinnations
• horselaughs
• guffaws
• chortles
• cackles
• grins
• sniggers
• titters
• hee-haws
• smirks
• twitters
• boffolas
• crows
• whoops
• boffs
• simpers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cries
• sobs
• groans
• moans
• wails
• faces
• mouths
• frowns
• grimaces
• lowers
• scowls
• pouts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of belly laughs

Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

In Broad Strokes, Cohen pairs her signature belly laughs with plenty of gut punches. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

In person, Huang subdues his ironic braggadocio with polite eye contact and rolling belly laughs at his own jokes. — Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

This show, which still prompts belly laughs from my daughter and me even after countless rewatches, meets and surpasses my mother’s bar. — Jean Garnett, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026

Serious belly laughs and nerve-racking moments arrive in equal measure; tonally, there’s nothing quite like it. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025

For over 50 years, it’s been the morning soundtrack of childhood, making its bright colors, belly laughs and sing-along tunes a cozy ritual for many. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025

Kids need to have belly laughs and almost pee their pants when reading—which is something that few other authors besides Seuss can do without invoking potty humor. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025