GIGGLY Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

giggly

adjective

Definition of giggly

as in playful

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Recent Examples of giggly Like Dillane’s Willoughby, wily and louche, who quite literally sweeps Marianne off her injured foot and into a giggly, schoolyard kind of chaotic sudden romance. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026 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

Adjective

In the Re/Icons clip, Cher tugs at the scarf in a playful reference to the show.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
In their quiet, playful way, quaking bogs connect us, breaking through age and experience with the simple wonder of motion.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of playful

Adjective

Even from the scant footage available in the trailer, Gerwig has taken a deliberately exuberant, psychedelic approach to the world of Narnia’s creation — and to the beauty of creation, generally.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
And in the event that someone wasn’t aware of what Children of Blood and Bone was, the panel did its job, promising an exuberant, swaggering epic with a charming cast to inhabit it.

— Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of exuberant

Adjective

That song was almost a lighthearted jab, but also in a very real way.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Double Standard, the ground-floor bar, is a go-to for late-night drinks and a hip crowd, while the rooftop draws a steady stream of creatives with its panoramic cityscapes and lighthearted cocktails (in keeping with its stateside locations).

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 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

The vegan and cruelty-free brand’s popular Sweetheart style is my favorite for soft, fluttery volume that still looks natural.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
But a closer look at her face revealed a less-gimmicky glam aesthetic, complete with stringent, skinny brows, fluttery lashes, rhinestone freckles, bronze contour and a dark bronze smoky eye.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of fluttery

Adjective

With Heather finally in a happy relationship, perhaps others had to sacrifice theirs to keep the balance.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
The report also highlights interest in happy-hour dining and value-focused restaurant experiences, suggesting diners want memorable outings without necessarily paying for a full dinner.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

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