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giggly

adjective

Definition of gigglynext
as in playful

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Recent Examples of giggly Despite charming performances from Waddingham and Temple, Rebecca and Keeley’s business plot never lives up to its potential because these colleagues continue to interact like giggly teenagers at a slumber party. — Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 The mother-daughter duo was captured sharing a giggly moment during the men’s finals. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 14 July 2026 The children are giggly and boisterous, their voices ricocheting off the walls around us. — Anderson Tepper, Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggly
  1. playful
  2. exuberant
  3. lighthearted
  4. flippant
  5. fluttery
  6. happy
Adjective
  • The Moon enters Capricorn and your playful 5th house, inviting you toward hobbies, romance, creativity, and pleasure.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The shoe was elevated by a heel with a crystal cube design at the base, contributing a sense of glamour and a playful geometric aesthetic.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of playful
Adjective
  • Admirers say his exuberant, body-conscious costumes will continue to shape pop culture and performance style for generations.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Bob Mackie, the legendary fashion designer whose exuberant style defined Hollywood glamour for decades, died Monday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of exuberant
Adjective
  • The idea had been brewing ever since Kennedy opened up about her high school antics during a lighthearted conversation with her dad at an airport a few years after graduating.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The trailer opens with a montage of the happiest moments shared by young couple Wren (Dynevor) and Tate (Gyllenhaal), portraying the film as a seemingly lighthearted romantic comedy.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of lighthearted
Adjective
  • But there is a saying in the military that leadership sets the tone, and when the most senior leaders are flippant at best, and cruel at worst, many will understand that to be the permissible standard.
    — Andrea N. Goldstein, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Kyles suggested, recalling her immediate response to the president’s seemingly flippant remark.
    — Chris Quintana, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of flippant
Adjective
  • In photos obtained by the Daily Mail, Martin could be seen strolling through Brentwood, Los Angeles in a fluttery white sundress.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Gloria is a user, a poseur extraordinaire; her fluttery flamboyance, rooted in insecurity, summons another Gloria, the one from Sunset Blvd.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fluttery
Adjective
  • The hotel offers a room service menu, and the staff will also be more than happy to offer you a tour of the art on display throughout the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • So, when another milestone lands on the calendar—say, Nordstrom’s 125th Anniversary celebration—we’re more than happy to start loading up our carts.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of happy

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“Giggly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggly. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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