Verbi dei Sensi e delle Emozioni - Verbi per azioni emotive

to make our mouth curve upwards, often in a way that our teeth can be seen, to show that we are happy or amused

sorridere

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

sogghignare

to make happy sounds and move our face like we are smiling because something is funny

ridere

to laugh in a light, silly, or often uncontrollable way as a result of nervousness or embarrassment

ridere scioccamente

to laugh quietly and with closed lips

ridere di soppiatto

to laugh quietly in a sneaky or mocking way

sghignazzare, ridacchiare

to laugh loudly and harshly, often in a way that sounds unpleasant or wicked

ridere in modo stridulo, ghignare

to laugh loudly and heartily, especially when something is very funny

ridere forte, ridere fragorosamente

to give a quiet, half-suppressed laugh, often showing scorn, mockery, or disrespect

ridacchiare, sorridere con disprezzo

to laugh quietly in a restrained or nervous manner, often with short, high-pitched sounds

ridacchiare, ridere in modo nervoso

to give a half-smile, often displaying satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

ridere con aria furba

to feel or show great joy, delight, or happiness

gioire, rallegrarsi

to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow

piangere

to shed tears due to strong feelings of sadness

piangere

to cry loudly while making repeated, short gasping sounds, often due to intense emotions such as sadness or grief

singhiozzare

to begin to cry or become emotional

mettersi a piangere, commuoversi

to cry or whine with sniffling sounds

singhiozzare, lamentarsi

to cry out loudly and mournfully, often expressing grief, pain, or intense sorrow

lamentare, ululare

to cry in a loud manner with strong emotions or distress

urlare, piangere forte

to cry or whine while making sniffing sounds

singhiozzare, piagnucolare

to feel intense sorrow, especially because someone has died

addolorarsi

to feel deeply sad usually due to someone's death

lamentarsi, fare lutto

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

lamentare, lamentarsi