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chortle vs express mirth

express mirth vs chortle

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

chortle and express mirth both are verbs.

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

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