* Guffawing: A loud, boisterous, and often slightly rude type of laughter.
* Cynically: Expressing or characterized by cynicism, which is a belief that people are motivated by selfishness and that nothing is truly good or sincere.
Therefore, guffawing cynically implies a laughter that is:
* Condescending: The person laughing is likely mocking or dismissing something or someone, believing they are foolish or naive.
* Disbelieving: The laughter suggests the person doesn't truly believe what is being said or happening.
* Sarcastic: The laughter is likely meant to be ironic or even hurtful.
Example:
"When the politician announced his new plan, the audience guffawed cynically. They knew it was just another empty promise."
In this example, the audience is laughing not because they find the plan funny, but because they believe it is ridiculous and insincere. They are expressing their cynicism towards the politician.