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

The couple were once again photographed in deep laughter with Clooney at the 64th annual Berlinale International Film Festival in 2014. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

At the end of it all, there was laughter, joy and applause cascading from every corner of Miami Stadium. — Sergio Gonzalez, New York Times, 19 July 2026

When Mexico won 2-0, the crowd erupted into cheers, whistles and laughter. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026

The play’s issues are greatly outweighed by the many hilarious lines that crackle all over the stage, so many of them perfectly timed and out of left field, causing surprising morsels of legit laughter. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026