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Meaning of chuckled
The primary meaning of the word "chuckled" is to laugh quietly or internally, often in a somewhat restrained or polite manner.
Etymology of chuckled
The word "chuckled" originates from the verb "chuckle", which has its roots in the Middle English word "chukelen", meaning to cluck or chuck, possibly imitative of the sound of laughter.
The word has been in use since the 15th century and has evolved to convey a sense of subdued or polite laughter, often in response to something mildly amusing or ironic.
Synonyms
laughed
smiled
giggled
guffawed
snickered
sneered
jeered
teased
mocked
ridiculed
scorned
taunted
joked
jested
amused
entertained
diverted
regaled
delighted
pleased
thrilled
tickled
cheered
gladdened
elated
exhilarated
euphoric
merry
jolly
cheerful
lighthearted
humorous
comical
witty
droll
ironic
sarcastic
sardonic
satirical
burlesque
farcical
hilarious
sidesplitting
uproarious
convulsive
hysterical
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "chuckled" as the past tense of "chuckle", which means to laugh quietly or internally, often in a somewhat restrained or polite manner, or to find something amusing.
- * It can also imply a sense of private or suppressed amusement, where the laughter is not openly expressed but is still evident in the person's demeanor or voice.
Usage Examples
- She chuckled at the joke, finding it mildly amusing but not laugh-out-loud funny.
- * He chuckled to himself as he read the humorous article, enjoying the witty observations.
- * The audience chuckled at the comedian's sarcastic remarks, appreciating the irony and wordplay.
Antonyms
cried
wept
mourned
lamented
grieved
sorrowed
despaired
desponded
disheartened
disappointed
dispirited
dismayed
depressed
dejected
gloomy
somber
serious
solemn
grave
glum
sullen
morose
melancholy
dismal
dreary
unhappy
unamused
bored
indifferent
apathetic
unentertained