Verbs of Senses and Emotions - Verbs for Emotional Actions

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to emotional actions such as "giggle", "cry", and "grieve".

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Verbs of Senses and Emotions
to smile [verb]

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

Ex: The photograph captured the moment perfectly as they smiled together on their wedding day .
to grin [verb]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

Ex: Seeing the old photographs , they could n't help but grin at the memories .
to laugh [verb]

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

Ex: The children laughed joyfully as they played together .

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

Ex: The friends shared a secret joke , causing them to giggle uncontrollably .

to laugh quietly and with closed lips

Ex: He chuckled softly while reading the humorous passage in the book .

to laugh quietly in a sneaky or mocking way

Ex: As they watched the clumsy dance , a few audience members began to snicker .

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

Ex: The villain 's sinister plan succeeded , and he cackled triumphantly .

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

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

Ex: He sniggered under his breath when he overheard the embarrassing conversation .

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

Ex: The awkward moment caused the group to titter in discomfort .
to smirk [verb]

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

Ex: The mischievous child smirked after playing a clever prank on his sibling .

to feel or show great joy, delight, or happiness

Ex: The community will rejoice when the new park is officially opened .
to cry [verb]

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

Ex: The little girl cried uncontrollably after losing her favorite toy .
to weep [verb]

to shed tears due to strong feelings of sadness

Ex: Seeing the old photographs brought a nostalgic tear , and he started to weep .
to sob [verb]

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

Ex: The child sobbed inconsolably upon realizing the loss of their beloved pet .

to cry or whine with sniffling sounds

Ex: The character in the movie would often snivel when faced with challenging situations .
to wail [verb]

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

Ex: At the protest , people wail in anguish , demanding justice for the victims .
to bawl [verb]

to cry in a loud manner with strong emotions or distress

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to cry or whine while making sniffing sounds

Ex: The frustrated toddler started to blubber when denied a treat .

to feel intense sorrow, especially because someone has died

Ex: It 's natural to grieve the loss of a close friend .
to mourn [verb]

to feel deeply sad usually due to someone's death

Ex: The nation mourned the tragic loss of a prominent figure .

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

Ex: The poet wrote verses to lament the loss of a cherished friendship .