chuckle with (a particular quality)

chuckle with (a particular quality)

To laugh in a particular manner. I couldn't help but chuckle with delight when I saw the little girl feed her ice cream cone to her dog. I began chuckling with amusement over Tom's ridiculous comments. The kids chuckled with awe as we entered the amusement park.

See also: chuckle, particular

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chuckle with something

 and chortle with something

to giggle in some manner because one is gleeful or happy. He chuckled with unsuppressed mirth at the antics of the strangely dressed people. Sally chortled with glee at the thought of Ken slipping on the ice.

See also: chuckle

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