Synonyms of laughter

laughter

noun

ˈlaf-tər 

as in chuckle

an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement

the nervous producers were reassured by the sounds of laughter coming from the theater

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chuckle
• giggle
• laugh
• snicker
• smile
• guffaw
• grin
• chortle
• smirk
• snigger
• titter
• belly laugh
• cackle
• horselaugh
• cachinnation
• hee-haw
• twitter
• crow
• whoop
• boff
• boffola
• simper

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cry
• groan
• sob
• wail
• moan
• mouth
• frown
• face
• grimace
• scowl
• pout
• lower

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of laughter

Jordyn was admitted without delay, and before receiving her epidural, Haley and Kelsy stayed close, offering steady support through hip pressure, gentle swaying and laughter. — Christina Cardona, USA Today, 15 July 2026

The late-morning sun peeked through a gauzy veil of fog, bright laughter echoing over the giddy whisper of tulle as the brides posed for pictures outside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

The atmosphere resembles a game show as much as a dating event, with laughter, applause and anticipation filling the room before the first pitch even begins. — Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

This is the sort of pure 1980s batshit monologue that prompts both oh-my-Lord gasps and howls of laughter, and Neill nails the whole thing. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2026