laugh-out-loud
Guffaw-inducing comedy level
Laugh-out-loud describes something so funny it provokes actual laughter, not just a smile or mental amusement.
Often abbreviated LOL, though the abbreviation has drifted toward mild acknowledgment rather than genuine hilarity.
As an adjective it typically modifies nouns: a laugh-out-loud comedy, laugh-out-loud moments.
The hyphenated form signals attributive use.
Boisterous burst of mirth
chortle · tears · wheeze · uncontrollable · contagious · burst · shriek · sputter
Provoking laughter or suspicion
- hystericalEmotionally out of control
- side-splittingExtremely amusing, causing convulsions
- comedicRelating to humor
- wittyCleverly humorous
absurd · slapstick · punchline · gag · joke · satirical · farce · parody
guffaw
Boisterous burst of mirth
roar · chortle · tears · wheeze · uncontrollable · contagious · burst · shriek · sputter · gasp
funny
Provoking laughter or suspicion
- hystericalEmotionally out of control
- side-splittingExtremely amusing, causing convulsions
- comedicRelating to humor
witty · absurd · slapstick · punchline · gag · joke · satirical · farce · parody · deadpan
comedy
Work meant to amuse
improv · roast · parody · satire · spoof · mockumentary · prank · ensemble · timing · callback
LOL
Internet amusement abbreviation
emoji · comments · thread · share · trending · caption · screenshot · retweet · tag · relatable
- funny memoirshumorous essays
laugh-out-loudunfunny
Devoid of humor
humorless · groan-worthy · mildly amusing · unamusing · flat
laugh-out-loudtear-jerking
Provoking strong emotional response
heartbreaking · gut-wrenching · devastating · soul-crushing · tragic
loud, laugh, laughter, laughing, hilarious, laughs, laughed, loudness