Chortle and Lower

Chortle

Chortle noun - An explosive sound that is a sign of amusement.
Usage example: the joke provoked a sudden chortle from a bystander

Lower is an antonym for chortle.

Nearby Words: chortling, chortled

Lower

Lower noun - A twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval.

Chortle is an antonym for lower.

Nearby Words: lowered, lowering, lowermost, lowercase
Cite this Source
Lower and Chortle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/chortle/lower
Chortle & Lower. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/chortle/lower>.
Lower or Chortle. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/chortle/lower.
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