elicit laughter

Frequency: 5.55.5 per million words

to succeed in getting a laugh from someone

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Examples (10)

  • His witty remarks always elicit laughter from the audience.
  • The comedian's routine was designed to elicit laughter throughout the show.
  • She tried to elicit some laughter with a silly joke, but failed.
  • The unexpected twist in the story did elicit hearty laughter from the crowd.
  • A good speaker knows how to elicit laughter even during serious discussions.
  • His antics rarely failed to elicit uproarious laughter from his classmates.
  • To elicit genuine laughter requires timing and a keen sense of humor.
  • The film managed to elicit both tears and laughter from its viewers.
  • He hopes his new play will elicit universal laughter and critical acclaim.
  • The teacher's funny anecdote helped to elicit a burst of laughter from the tired students.