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UK//lɑːft aʊt ɒv//US//læft aʊt ʌv//

Meaning of Laughed out of

To be ridiculed or not taken seriously by others.

In simple words: made fun of or not taken seriously

Laughed out of in a sentence

  • She felt she was laughed out of the meeting when she shared her idea.
  • After his awkward joke, he was laughed out of the party.
  • He was laughed out of the classroom for his silly comments.

How to use Laughed out of

Used in casual contexts when someone is ridiculed for their opinions or actions. Avoid in formal discussions.

Grammar pattern

laughed out of + object

Memory hint

Think of getting kicked out of a room for laughing too loudly.

Related words

Collocations with Laughed out of

  • laughed out of a meeting
  • laughed out of a party
  • laughed out of a conversation

Synonyms for Laughed out of

  • mocked
  • ridiculed
  • dismissed

Opposites of Laughed out of

  • welcomed
  • embraced
  • accepted
  • invited

Common mistakes with Laughed out of

  • Using in formal writing or speech.
  • Confusing with 'laughed at'.
  • Incorrectly placing 'out of' in the phrase.

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Frequently asked questions about Laughed out of

What does Laughed out of mean?

made fun of or not taken seriously

What is the definition of Laughed out of?

To be ridiculed or not taken seriously by others.

How do you use Laughed out of in a sentence?

She felt she was laughed out of the meeting when she shared her idea.

Can you give another example of Laughed out of?

After his awkward joke, he was laughed out of the party.

What are synonyms for Laughed out of?

Common alternatives include mocked, ridiculed, dismissed.

What is the opposite of Laughed out of?

Opposite meanings include welcomed, embraced, accepted, invited.

What words go with Laughed out of?

It commonly pairs with laughed out of a meeting, laughed out of a party, laughed out of a conversation.

What are common mistakes when using Laughed out of?

Using in formal writing or speech. Confusing with 'laughed at'. Incorrectly placing 'out of' in the phrase.

How do you pronounce Laughed out of?

US: //læft aʊt ʌv//, UK: //lɑːft aʊt ɒv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Laughed out of formal or informal?

"Laughed out of" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Laughed out of?

Used in casual contexts when someone is ridiculed for their opinions or actions. Avoid in formal discussions.