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chortle vs express joy

express joy vs chortle

chortle is a noun but express joy is not a noun.

chortle and express joy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chortle Yes No Yes No
express joy No No Yes No
As verbs, express joy is a hypernym of chortle; that is, express joy is a word with a broader meaning than chortle:
  • chortle: laugh quietly or with restraint
  • express joy: produce laughter
Other hypernyms of chortle include express mirth, laugh.
chortle (noun) express joy (noun)
a soft partly suppressed laugh
chortle (verb) express joy (verb)
laugh quietly or with restraint produce laughter
Difference between chortle and express joy

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