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Giggling

adj.joyful, energeticplayful

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.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    laughing

    any audible expression of amusement will do

    not when Laughter may be loud, sustained, or bitter instead of light and repeated.

  • warm

    chuckling

    the laughter is low, warm, and controlled

    not when Chuckling lacks the youthful, repeated bursts of giggling.

  • warm

    gleeful

    visible delight is stronger than the sound of laughter

    not when Gleeful may involve no laughter and can hint at pleasure in another's mistake.

  • professional

    amused

    the reaction matters more than whether laughter is audible

    not when Someone can be amused without making a sound.

  • literary

    mirthful

    general good humor deserves an elevated description

    not when Mirthful describes a mood and can feel too stately for spontaneous giggles.

  • literary

    tittering

    quiet nervous or embarrassed laughter is intended

    not when Tittering often sounds judgmental and rarely conveys open delight.

Said against

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  • solemn
  • straight-faced
  • weeping

It naturally appears in

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  • giggling children

    Giggling children followed the bubble artist across the square.

  • giggling fit

    One playful typo started a giggling fit at the back table.

  • giggling with delight

    They were giggling with delight as the puppy explored its new bed.

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