guffawed

Definition of guffawednext
past tense of guffaw

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for guffawed
Verb
  • Attendees chuckled after seeing how inexpensive billing statements, fees, budgets and licenses were compared to today.
    Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
  • McConaughey agreed and chuckled in response.
    Chloe Angyal, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • After letting out a cathartic scream, Madigan giggled.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Taking a deep breath, the Quantico alum giggled and then, leaning over, plunged her face straight into the ice.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In particular, cast member Heidi Gardner at one point laughed so hard that the sketch ground to a halt for about 20 seconds, as the audience cheered with delight.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
  • And for those who loved him, who grew up with him, who laughed at the jokes and meant every one of them as a compliment — he will not be easily forgotten.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In 2019, Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer and George Stephanopoulos snickered at the news that Britain’s 6-year-old Prince George was taking ballet classes.
    Chloe Angyal, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
  • For decades, American politicians and investors have snickered at the nations that gave birth to Western democracy — Italy and Greece — as examples of fiscal excess.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The women all cackled in unison.
    Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Violet cackled, and the tension broke.
    Andrew Martin, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
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“Guffawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guffawed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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