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

Haddish exclaimed seconds before the show started, prompting laughter from the crowd. — Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

In a statement, his parents said the 29-year-old was kind, caring, and always able to bring laughter to those around him. — Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Rainbow flags snapped in the warm breeze as music spilled into the streets, mixing with laughter, conversation and the steady pulse of the crowd. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026

The nearly three-hour-long film drew continuous laughter, frequently triggered by hilarious reaction shots of Fielder, the Canadian comedian and co-director, who is seen on camera throughout attempting to process what Holmes and Evans are pushing. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026