GIGGLY Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

giggly

adjective

Definition of giggly

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

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Adjective

Johnson, who previously hosted SNL in 2015 and again in 2020, appears in a playful new promo with the five-piece Baltimore hardcore band and comedian Ben Marshall.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Major brands including BaubleBar and Crocs are putting their own spin on football fandom with playful collaborations and unexpected finds.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of playful

Adjective

To me, Harry’s moves still feel a little too abrasive for these styles, but the judges eat up this exuberant jive.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
The show now possesses a spirit so exuberant as to enthrall for its joyous 80 minutes of running time.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of exuberant

Adjective

Fazio, who remains unknown to a significant portion of the electorate, is running several lighthearted ads with a dual purpose of raising his profile and criticizing the governor.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
The revelation prompted lighthearted questioning about whether the two friends could be half-brothers — and is now the premise for a comedy series.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 25 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

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

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