laughingly

The word “laughingly” has 3 syllables: laugh-ing-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈlæfɪŋli/


What is synonym and antonym for laughingly?

In the thesaurus, “laughingly” has 13 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for laughingly

Antonyms for laughingly

  • bleakly
  • darkly
  • dejectedly
  • despondently
  • disconsolately
  • heavily
  • miserably
  • morosely
  • mournfully
  • plaintively
  • sorrowfully
  • unhappily

Meanings of laughingly

  • adverb
    1. With laughter or merriment.
    2. With derision.

Example Sentences

  • She laughingly agreed to take on the challenge, even though it seemed difficult.
  • He laughingly admitted that he had no idea what he was doing.
  • They laughingly dismissed the idea, thinking it was too absurd.
  • The comedian laughingly mocked the awkward situation, making everyone more comfortable.
  • She laughingly told us about the embarrassing mistake she made earlier.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laughingly, such as: amusedly, bleakly, blithely, breezily, cheerfully, darkly, dejectedly.

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

Related Words

jocularly

  • amicably
  • blithely
  • breezily
  • friendly
  • good-humoredly
  • good-naturedly
  • laughingly
  • lightheartedly

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