Children laughed happily at the joke.

Meaning: The children were very happy and they were laughing because they heard a funny story or joke.

Choice of Words: Children are young people. Laughed means to make a sound showing you are amused or happy. Happily means in a happy way. At indicates the reason for the laughter. The refers to a specific joke that is being talked about. Joke is a funny story or saying.

Alternative Expressions

The youngsters giggled merrily at the jest.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence, but uses different words to describe the children's laughter and the joke.

Choice of Words: **Youngsters** is another word for children. **Giggled** means laughed in a light and cheerful way. **Merrily** means in a happy and cheerful way. **Jest** is another word for joke.

The kids chuckled with delight at the humor.

Meaning: This means the same as the first two sentences, but uses different words to describe the children's laughter and the joke.

Choice of Words: **Kids** is another informal word for children. **Chuckled** means laughed quietly or softly. **Delight** means great pleasure or enjoyment. **Humor** is another word for joke.

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