Gigglesome

/ˈɡɪɡəlsəm/ adjective

Definition

Inclined to giggle; full of giggles; characterized by giggling or laughter.

Etymology

From 'giggle' plus the suffix '-some,' which means 'full of' or 'inclined to.' The '-some' suffix appears in words like 'handsome,' 'fearsome,' and 'lonesome,' all meaning 'having the quality of.'

Kelly Says

The '-some' suffix is wonderful for describing personality types—'gigglesome' captures people who are just naturally prone to finding joy and humor in everyday things, and their mood is actually contagious.

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Gender History

This adjective was applied to women and feminine contexts to suggest a light, frivolous, or superficial nature, reinforcing the idea that cheerfulness in women indicated lack of substance.

Inclusive Usage

Use to describe something genuinely amusing or prone to laughter without gendered assumptions about depth or seriousness.

Inclusive Alternatives

["amusing","funny","delightful"]

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