Laughed: meaning, definitions and examples
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laughed
[ lรฆft ]
past action
Laughed is the past tense of laugh, which refers to the action of expressing joy, amusement, or happiness through vocal sounds, often accompanied by facial expressions. It can also indicate a reaction to humor or a socially bonding activity.
Synonyms
chortled, chuckled, giggled, snickered
Examples of usage
- She laughed loudly at the joke.
- They laughed together during the movie.
- He laughed at his own mistake.
- The audience laughed at the comedian's performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "laughed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น riso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช lachen
๐ฎ๐ฉ tertawa
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผััะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ ลmiaล siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฌใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท ri
๐ช๐ธ riรณ
๐น๐ท gรผldรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ์์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุญู
๐จ๐ฟ smรกl se
๐ธ๐ฐ smial sa
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ smejal se
๐ฎ๐ธ hlรณpa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรผldรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ riรณ
Etymology
The word 'laugh' has its roots in Old English 'hlรฆhhan', which means to make sounds of joy. The term has a long history, tracing back to the Proto-Germanic *hlahwลnฤ , which is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages, such as the Dutch 'lachen' and the German 'lachen'. Over time, 'laugh' evolved in English to encompass broader meanings, not just as a sign of amusement but also as a social response and a way to connect with others. The inclusion of laughter in various cultures suggests its integral role in human interaction, promoting social cohesion and communication throughout history. Laughter has been studied extensively in psychology and sociology, reinforcing the idea that it is a fundamental aspect of human behavior.