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

Nick then did a slow, dramatic reading of each line of the text, with the collective laughter rising with each line. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026

Curiously, the same thing happened to Altobelli, and the two of us ended up breaking into a clamorous chorus of laughter, confirming our complicity, especially when laughing at one of our idols. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

To me, Neil Simon’s comedy is a masterclass in the architecture of laughter, and I’ve long been baffled that this extraordinary play hasn’t received a major revival in recent years. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

Beneath the laughter ran a celebration of disability in comedy, with Way’s command of the room demonstrating exactly why Alden shines in the show. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026