laughter
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- noun
- /ˈlæf.tɚ/
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- Her infectious laughter made the entire gathering more enjoyable and lively.
- burst into laughter
- loud laughter
- hear laughter
And let's get back to some laughter and some joy.
- And let's get back to some laughter and some joy.
- Our thirst for stories and laughter never ceases.
- Father, as you say Father God, laughter is good for the soul.
- I don't like being forced into painful laughter immediately.
- When it comes to laughter, there are five questions to ask.
- Like I said, I was crying with laughter.
- I don't Hey, no canned laughter for her.
- Stifling laughter as he said, You'll take notice of the next one.
Examples
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If you ask me, laughter is the best medicine.
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Everyone turned their heads to the little one, laughter echoing through the room.
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It's been far too long since there was laughter in this house.
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And best of all, they bring us joy and laughter.
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I'm grateful for friends, for laughter, and for new adventures.
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There was instant quiet, and then a ripple of laughter spread across the long hill.
Fiction book (1990) -
Festive music and laughter started coming from Kublai's ships.
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The presenter hears the laughter, which causes him to pause before continuing.
Academic text (2017) -
I could hear loud music, talking, laughter, and the clatter of dishes in the background.
Fiction book (1990) -
Our thirst for stories and laughter never ceases.
Synonyms
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The sound or face people make when they find something funny
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A light laugh that sounds silly or nervous
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A feeling of pleasure when something makes you laugh
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A fun time when people laugh together
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Great happiness that people show by laughing
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A time of happy laughter and fun at a party or celebration
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A strong feeling of amusement that makes people laugh
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A loud, happy sound people make when something is very funny
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A sudden, loud laugh that bursts out
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A loud deep sound people make when something is very funny
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A loud, warm laugh that shows real happiness
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A very loud sound made by many people when they find something funny
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A laugh that makes other people start laughing too
Very loud laughter that makes your body shake
A feeling of joyful laughter that spreads to others
A happy sound that makes other people laugh
A smooth, cheerful laugh that sounds pleasant and flows easily
A lot of loud happy laughter that people share
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- Offensive
A loud, deep sound people make when something is funny that sounds like a pig snort
How Intense
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Etymology
The word laughter comes from an old English word hlæhter and is the same root as the verb laugh, which imitates the quick 'ha' sound people make when they find something funny. So laughter simply means the sound or action of laughing, showing joy or amusement.