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
  • Plus, beloved companions like Pascal and more are taking center stage in playful designs.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This Damson Madder Myrtle Trench is the perfect way to incorporate the trend with fun, playful touches.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of playful
Adjective
  • Their feelings change when Fran has an encounter with Silky (Nicola Coughlan of Bridgerton), an exuberant fairy, who invites her to join her for tea at the Magic Faraway Tree.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Corey Holland, Kamarie’s father, said his daughter was an exuberant 5-year-old who loved princesses and made people laugh.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of exuberant
Adjective
  • Darren Yamashita / Imagn Images via Reuters Connect There was a lighthearted moment in the second inning when Webb struck out Colorado’s Zac Veen.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That’s especially the case when the puppets belong to String & Shadow Puppet Theater, an Olympia, Washington,-based troupe known for its fanciful and lighthearted productions, presented each summer in a traveling tour.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of lighthearted
Adjective
  • Not to be flippant, but a part of Black life that is a treasure now are Tubi movies.
    — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Diet culture doesn’t care about your health The flippant comments about this parasite belie the dominant belief that weight loss is inherently about pursuing health.
    — Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of flippant
Adjective
  • 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
  • Charlotte wore a white sundress by Guess for the outing with buttons lining the front, a sweet collar, and fluttery sleeves.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of fluttery
Adjective
  • Check the offer page to see which hotels are offering the discount—you’ll be happy to see fan favorites like Disney’s Grand Floridian and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge on the list!
    — Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Once the shelter tracked down Rio’s owner, Melissa, to share the happy news that her dog was safe, the pet parent immediately booked a flight to Greensboro and reunited with Rio.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of happy

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“Giggly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggly. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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