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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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This is the kind of duo that could work for the office or dressy weddings alike; the addition of playful accessories helps keep the ensemble from looking too severe, which is perfect for dinner dates or a night at the theater.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 May 2026
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Much of that playful approach is apparent visually through various uses of multimedia.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The most exuberant farewell event—a dance party at the White House—took place on January 6th.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hothouse The most exuberant of the three new Michaels decor collections, Hothouse leans into the trends of dopamine decor and maximalism, with a particular focus on tropical prints and dramatic floral motifs.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 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
Adjective
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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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Amid his slow offensive start, Ohtani’s swing has become pull-happy.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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And right now, Vahmistrovs is happy to help in leading the outfield’s resurgence.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Giggly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggly. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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