express joy

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To produce laughter; to laugh. This is the specific, literal meaning of the phrase "express joy" in the context provided. It describes the physical and vocal act of laughing as a manifestation of feeling joy or amusement.
Usage
  • The phrase "express joy" is used to describe the action of laughing, typically in response to something funny, happy, or amusing.
  • It is a more formal or descriptive way to say "laugh."
Examples
  • Verb:
    • The comedian's joke made the entire audience express joy.
    • It was heartwarming to see the children express joy so freely at the silly puppet show.
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase can be used in literary or descriptive contexts to add variety or a specific tone, though "laugh" is more common in everyday speech.
    • Upon hearing the good news, she could not help but express joy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Laugh (verb): The most common and direct synonym.
  • Chuckle (verb): To laugh quietly or inwardly.
  • Giggle (verb): To laugh in a silly, often high-pitched way.
  • Guffaw (verb): To laugh loudly and heartily.
Synonyms
  • Laugh
  • Chuckle
  • Giggle
  • Cackle
  • Howl (with laughter)
Related Phrases
  • Burst out laughing: To suddenly start laughing.
    • He read the message and burst out laughing.
  • Crack up: (Informal) To start laughing uncontrollably.
    • That story cracks me up every time.
Verb
  1. produce laughter

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