draw laughter
Frequency: 6.07.1 per million words
to cause people to laugh
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Examples (10)
- Hunter's statement drew laughter from the crowd.
- The comedian's opening joke immediately drew loud laughter from the audience.
- His spontaneous remark never fails to draw laughter even on serious occasions.
- The children's clumsy attempts at dancing drew affectionate laughter from their parents.
- She hoped her witty comeback would draw some laughter and ease the tension.
- The director specifically staged that scene to draw hearty laughter from the viewers.
- Despite the serious topic, the speaker managed to draw a few chuckles and soft laughter.
- The absurdity of the situation could only draw bewildered laughter from those present.
- He practices his routine tirelessly to ensure every punchline will draw maximum laughter.
- It was an awkward moment, but his quick wit eventually drew relieved laughter from everyone.