Giggling
What it means
Laughing repeatedly in a light, partly restrained way.
Reach for it when describing audible amusement that bubbles through a person or group
A giggling audience waited for the puppets to make their entrance.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
Fits when any audible expression of amusement will do
Careful Laughter may be loud, sustained, or bitter instead of light and repeated.
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warm
chuckling
Fits when the laughter is low, warm, and controlled
Careful Chuckling lacks the youthful, repeated bursts of giggling.
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warm
Fits when visible delight is stronger than the sound of laughter
Careful Gleeful may involve no laughter and can hint at pleasure in another's mistake.
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professional
Fits when the reaction matters more than whether laughter is audible
Careful Someone can be amused without making a sound.
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literary
Fits when general good humor deserves an elevated description
Careful Mirthful describes a mood and can feel too stately for spontaneous giggles.
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literary
tittering
Fits when quiet nervous or embarrassed laughter is intended
Careful Tittering often sounds judgmental and rarely conveys open delight.
Opposites 3
- solemn
- straight-faced
- weeping
Common phrases 3
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giggling children
Giggling children followed the bubble artist across the square.
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giggling fit
One playful typo started a giggling fit at the back table.
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giggling with delight
They were giggling with delight as the puppy explored its new bed.
Word family 1
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