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Recent Examples of giggly
The children are giggly and boisterous, their voices ricocheting off the walls around us.
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Anderson Tepper, Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Anderson Tepper, Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggly
Adjective
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May 21 – June 20 A playful idea could attract the right ally faster than expected today.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Leo July 23 – August 22 A playful risk could turn into something surprisingly grand today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Purple irises bring wisdom, while blue irises encourage faith, white irises symbolize integrity, and yellow irises are an exuberant rush of enthusiasm — all while enhancing our verbal sentiments.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Joie de vivre Happy-go-lucky hounds have an abundance of joie de vivre, a French phrase that refers to a cheerful and exuberant enjoyment of life.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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But instead of being a lighthearted gathering, fear and pandemonium took hold.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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But kids know that even the most lighthearted exercise in creativity can be their ticket to Silicon Valley riches.—
Theo Baker,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chick lit was flippant and fizzy and fun, above all, as effervescent and guiltless as a vodka soda.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
4 May 2026
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During his Monday night Daily Show episode, the political comic blasted the POTUS’ flippant attitude toward his largely unfavorable military decisions in the SWANA region.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Still in her twenties, Morisot was a respected painter, best known for her landscapes, and had been tutored by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, the influential Barbizon school painter of fluttery fields and woodlands.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Still big enough to pull double-duty in-flight, this slouchy satchel will look stunning with anything from a fluttery midi dress to a simple T-shirt and shorts.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yes, The Comeback put on a happy face, for Valerie’s sake.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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The games, piled high on shelves and tables, actually had an organization system, something Carolyn was not used to but was quite happy about.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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“Giggly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggly. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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