laughed

The word “laughed” has 1 syllable: laughed

It's pronounced as /læft/


What is synonym and antonym for laughed?

In the thesaurus, “laughed” has 6 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for laughed along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for laughed

  • chuckled
  • giggled
  • grinned
  • screamed
  • smiled
  • sneered

Antonyms for laughed

  • bawled
  • blubbered
  • cried
  • howled
  • sobbed
  • wept

Meanings of laughed

  • verb
    1. To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.
    2. To be or appear cheerful, pleasant, mirthful, lively, or brilliant; to sparkle; to sport.
    3. (followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.
    4. To affect or influence by means of laughter or ridicule.
    5. To express by, or utter with, laughter.

Example Sentences

  • She laughed at the joke even though it was a little cheesy.
  • We all laughed when he tripped over his own feet.
  • He laughed nervously, unsure of how to respond.
  • The children laughed as they played in the snow.
  • They laughed together, enjoying the moment of happiness.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laughed, such as: bawled, blubbered, chuckled, cried, giggled, grinned, howled.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • screamed
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