laugh in Latin
laugh in Latin is rīsus, risus, lūdibrium — laugh means to make the sound and facial movements that show amusement or delight.
laugh in Latin
rīsus
An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.
risus
An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.
lūdibrium
Something that provokes mirth or scorn.
rīdeō
(intransitive) To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.
ridere
(intransitive) To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.
rideo
(intransitive, followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.
ridere
(intransitive, followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.
What does "laugh" mean?
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verb To make the sound and facial movements that show amusement or delight.
"The whole audience laughed at the comedian's opening joke."
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noun The act or sound of laughing.
"He let out a loud laugh when he saw the surprise party."
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noun Something that causes amusement; a source of fun.
"We only went to the karaoke bar for a laugh."
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laugh in a sentence
- The whole audience laughed at the comedian's opening joke.
- She couldn't stop laughing at the video of the cat falling off the sofa.
- He let out a loud laugh when he saw the surprise party.
- We only went to the karaoke bar for a laugh.
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What is "laugh" in Latin?
"laugh" in Latin is rīsus, risus, lūdibrium. laugh means: To make the sound and facial movements that show amusement or delight.
How do you use "laugh" in a sentence?
Example: "The whole audience laughed at the comedian's opening joke." In Latin, "laugh" is rīsus, risus, lūdibrium.
Are there other ways to say "laugh" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "laugh": rīsus, risus, lūdibrium, rīdeō, ridere, rideo.
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