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Gelastic (adj) means to do with laughter: relating to it, involved in the act of laughing, or being what is laughed at.

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To do with laughter: relating to it, involved in the act of laughing, or being what is laughed at.

Relating to a particularly severe form of epileptic fit, in which there is a sudden burst of energy.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

It comes from γελαστής (gelastḗs, “laughter”), from γελάω (geláō, “I laugh”), with -ic added.

Rhymes for gelastic

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What is the meaning of gelastic?

"gelastic" (adj) means to do with laughter: relating to it, involved in the act of laughing, or being what is laughed at.

What are the different meanings of gelastic?

"gelastic" has 2 main meanings: 1. To do with laughter: relating to it, involved in the act of laughing, or being what is laughed at; 2. Relating to a particularly severe form of epileptic fit, in which there is a sudden burst of energy.