LAUGHTERS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

laughters

noun

plural of laughter

as in chuckles

an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement the nervous producers were reassured by the sounds of laughter coming from the theater

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Recent Examples of laughters Much of Modi’s comedy centers on differences between various kinds of Jews, a friction that elicits knowing laughters from his (largely, but not wholly) Jewish audience. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

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Noun

There’s pitying chuckles to his childlike dependence on his peculiarly loyal man servant.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2026
The satire falls flat, but there’s some chuckles to be found in the Simpsons living beyond their economic means.

— Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of chuckles

Noun

White elephant gift exchanges are a holiday party staple, bringing plenty of laughs, a little friendly competition and, of course, the occasional gift-stealing showdown.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Cohen is so naturally funny and quick with improvisation that there are plenty of laughs along the way.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of laughs

Noun

As executed, the 2019 show is an emotional yet refreshingly unsentimental black comedy that snickers in the face of empowerment buzzwords like, well, healing journey.

— Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
There were snickers from some of the other students, including a tall and lank-haired kid whose name Adele didn’t know.

— Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

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