giggly

adjective

Definition of gigglynext
as in playful

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggly
  1. playful
  2. exuberant
  3. lighthearted
  4. flippant
  5. happy
Adjective
  • Actor Dwayne Johnson brought his playful energy to the red carpet in a purple suit jacket with a matching dress shirt underneath and black trousers.
    Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Despite the playful teasing, Gomez credited the men for her presence at the evening’s awards ceremony.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of playful
Adjective
  • Tascioni is an exuberant person by nature, which many antagonists mistake for naivete.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • And the city’s best season, the exuberant weeks leading up to Mardi Gras, was on its way.
    Rick Rojas, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of exuberant
Adjective
  • The new season will emphasize emotional well-being and connecting to kids through lighthearted activities and fantastic new segments meant to offer coping techniques for big feelings and challenging situations, Sal Perez, Executive Producer of Sesame Street, tells Parents.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
  • According to the announcement, Season 55’s curriculum will focus on emotional well-being, helping children learn accessible strategies to comprehend and cope with big feelings through fun, lighthearted, relatable, and engaging stories.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of lighthearted
Adjective
  • The fact that she was sent home first (and met her elimination with a characteristically flippant and dismissive attitude).
    EW.com, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The five words that make up the album title aren't random or flippant.
    Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 16 May 2024
Definition of flippant
Adjective
  • Yet Nova stands out because of the juxtaposition of happy revelers — mostly young and dedicated to peace and harmony — with the deadly rampage.
    Karen-Janine Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Our relationship is much happier and healthier because of it.
    Christina Crawford, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of happy
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