cachinnation

as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement during the quiet scenes of the movie we could hear occasional eruptions of cachinnation from the adjacent theater

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Noun
  • The throwback clip was full of classic sibling squabbling and laughter as the pair prepared carrot cake.
    Staff Author, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • In fact, there may be no better way to describe your little one’s twinkling laughter and radiant personality than with a name that symbolizes all that a star has to offer.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Princess Charlotte sticking her tongue out during a royal engagement and sending Princess Kate into a fit of giggles went newly viral on TikTok.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Other episodes induce giggles but don’t have the same punch and impact as those previously mentioned.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • That sort of showboating elicits laughs from TV audiences, partly because today's younger shoppers are spending less on pricey goods and more on luxury experiences.
    Marco della Cava, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Sharing good laughs goes a long way to strengthening connections and relationships.
    Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Cachinnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cachinnation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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