as in playful
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggly
Adjective
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Rhinestone pasties peeked out just beneath the neckline, a playful, unexpected twist that only SZA could elevate.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
30 May 2025 -
This red bubble bandeau dress is playful, fun and effortlessly coquettish.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Winning today would not only give way to exuberant celebrations but also open up new opportunities and propel the club into a new era.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Scenes of the child’s life recall the exuberant innocence of Baker’s The Florida Project.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Michelle told Poehler, 53, during their lighthearted conversation.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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This lighthearted take on a serious subject also features some funny performances from a host of supporting actors, including Kang Hyoung-suk (Love In Contract) as Ui-joon’s best friend and Bae Hae-sun (Crash Course In Romance) as the doctor’s devoted nurse.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The outright comedy relief (notably Milo Mechem-Miller and Christopher Burnside as Bill-and-Ted-like sidekicks to the Prince) doesn’t quite work; ditto the attempt to paint Snow, the Prince and their friends in flippant modern-youth terms, while simultaneously selling classic fairy-tale romance.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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But in the wider community, the word can sound flippant or even objectifying.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This plant is especially happy when growing in a hanging basket so that its stems can drape over the sides.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Liesl, for her part, is not happy to be summoned out of the blue after six years of no contact.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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“Giggly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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