as in smiling
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as in laughing
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone dutifully chuckled at the professor's intended jokes
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckling
Verb
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In the photos, Williams can be seen smiling and laughing while wearing a black dress.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025 -
People couldn't stop laughing at the pup's acting performance, with some viewers even falling and defending his theatrics.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One woman's unusually persistent battle with a bottle of wine has left the internet both amused and deeply sympathetic.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Kimmel gleefully posted the pic of a shocked Madonna, 66, reacting with amused horror at the sight of Andre’s bare bottom, as the comedian claimed that the singer definitely has a thing for him.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The internet's heart instantly melted at the sound of a baby giggling while the family dog carefully played with her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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That little red hound already had circled the trunk of this tree and, with a single, giggling bark, was off down her trail back toward the first lion.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Most congressional Republicans have become gleeful spectators as the wrecking crew of Trump and Elon Musk has taken a chainsaw to our government.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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In New York, the fans appeared to be gleeful about having stripped Betts of the ball (also, that one was ruled fan interference).—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One of the most striking elements of the campaign was the inclusion of comedy legend Dave Chappelle as the narrator, sharing seriousness followed by jovial excitement for achievement.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Johnson, though, said some of his conversations with Trump about the topic were jovial.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Chuckling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuckling. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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