Types of Laughter and Smiles

Front

Grin

Back

A broad smile.

Front

Smirk

Back

A smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure.

Front

Beam

Back

To smile radiantly.

Front

Giggle

Back

A light, silly laugh.

Front

Chortle

Back

A joyful, partly muffled laugh.

Front

Chuckle

Back

A quiet or suppressed laugh.

Front

Titter

Back

A short, half-suppressed laugh.

Front

Guffaw

Back

A loud and boisterous laugh.