laughing

Pronunciation: /ˈlɑːfɪŋ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb produce laughter
  2. adjective showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

Etymology

From Middle English lawghynge; equivalent to laugh + -ing.

Synonyms

laugh, express joy, express mirth

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
express emotion
Narrower (hyponyms)
snicker, roar, guffaw, cachinnate, bray, break up
Opposite (antonyms)
cry

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