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Antonyms for laughter

Grammar : Noun
Spell : laf-ter, lahf-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlæf tər, ˈlɑf-

Definition of laughter

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old English hleahtor, from Proto-Germanic *hlahtraz (cf. Old Norse hlatr, Danish latter, Old High German lahtar, German Gelächter); see laugh (v.).
  • noun amusement
Example sentences :
  • The laughter and talk were as little subdued as the scheme of the rooms.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The laughter at this sally was all it should have been, even the host joining in it.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Cornelius was in fits of laughter, which he scarcely tried to choke.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • The supposition was greeted with a great burst of laughter from Cornelius.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • She never heard the end of the story, but was roused by the laughter that followed it.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • He could make the fellows in these saloons roar with laughter.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • To the whole audience, in response to the laughter sure to ensue.
  • Extract from : « The Dramatic Values in Plautus » by Wilton Wallace Blancke
  • "Stint it, Humphrey," said the tall squire, with a burst of laughter.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "Why, it is the hedgerows," roared John, with a shout of laughter.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "I see you have found him," she said, with a ripple of laughter.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Synonyms for laughter

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