laughter

The word “laughter” has 2 syllables: laugh-ter

It's pronounced as /ˈlæftər/


What is synonym and antonym for laughter?

In the thesaurus, “laughter” has 4 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for laughter

  • chuckle
  • giggle
  • laugh
  • snicker

Antonyms for laughter

  • cry
  • groan
  • moan
  • sob
  • wail

Meanings of laughter

  • noun
    1. The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound.
    2. A movement (usually involuntary) of the muscles of the laughing face, particularly of the lips, and of the whole body, with a peculiar expression of the eyes, indicating merriment, satisfaction or derision, and usually attended by a sonorous and interrupted expulsion of air from the lungs.
    3. A reason for merriment.

Example Sentences

  • Her contagious laughter brightened up the entire room.
  • We could hear the sound of laughter from the next room.
  • His joke was so funny that it brought laughter to everyone around.
  • The laughter echoed through the halls, making it impossible not to smile.
  • She was filled with laughter as the comedian made her day with his hilarious performance.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laughter, such as: chuckle, cry, giggle, groan, laugh, moan, snicker.

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

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