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express mirth vs chortle

chortle vs express mirth

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

express mirth and chortle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
express mirth No No Yes No
chortle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, chortle is a hyponym of express mirth; that is, chortle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than express mirth:
  • express mirth: produce laughter
  • chortle: laugh quietly or with restraint
express mirth (noun) chortle (noun)
a soft partly suppressed laugh
express mirth (verb) chortle (verb)
produce laughter laugh quietly or with restraint
Difference between express mirth and chortle

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