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laughing

/ˈlɑːfɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.

Examples :

"There were many laughing children running on the school grounds."
emotion body sound action entertainment human physiology sensation

Related Words

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration derision

derision noun

/dɪˈɹɪʒən/

Act of treating with disdain.

"His suggestion to skip the homework was met with laughter and derision by the teacher. "

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accompanied adjective

/əˈkʌmpnid/

Having accompaniment; being part of a group of at least two.

"The accompanied minor was nervous about flying alone, but a flight attendant stayed with him until takeoff. "

Illustration mismatched

mismatched verb

/ˌmɪsˈmætʃt/ /mɪsˈmætʃt/

To match unsuitably; to fail to match

"The socks I grabbed this morning mismatched; one was blue and the other was green. "

Illustration chuckling

chuckling verb

/ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/ /ˈtʃʌkəlɪŋ/

To laugh quietly or inwardly.

"My dad was chuckling to himself as he read a funny text message. "

Illustration movement

movement noun

/ˈmuːv.mənt/

Physical motion between points in space.

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

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peculiar noun

[pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə] [pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uljɚ]

That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

"The right to assign parking spaces near the entrance is the manager's peculiar within the company. "

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playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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satisfaction noun

/sætɪsˈfækʃən/

A fulfilment of a need or desire.

"After studying hard for the exam, the student felt a great satisfaction. "

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brilliant noun

/ˈbɹɪljənt/

A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.

"The jeweler carefully examined the brilliant, admiring its dazzling sparkle. "

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explosive noun

/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/ /ɛkˈsploʊsɪv/

Any explosive substance.

"The demolition crew carefully handled the explosive before the building implosion. "