NYT Dictionary

LAUGHING

/ˈlɑːfɪŋ/
NounVerbAdjectiveLAUGH-inglaugh-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2026

Meaning

verbal noun of laugh: the action of the verb to laugh.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hilaritylaughterlaughriantbeamingbeatifiedblessedblissfulblitheblithesome

Antonyms

cry

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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