Meaning: The sentence describes children making happy sounds while they play outside.
Choice of Words: Laughed means to make a happy sound, and joyfully means with happiness and joy.
Alternative Expressions
The kids giggled with delight as they frolicked in the backyard.
Meaning: The sentence describes children who are having a lot of fun and enjoying themselves while playing outside.
Choice of Words: The kids are the ones who are laughing. Giggled means they are laughing in a light and happy way. They are frolicking in the backyard, which means they are running, jumping, and playing around.
The youngsters chuckled merrily as they engaged in outdoor activities.
Meaning: The sentence describes children who are enjoying themselves and having a good time while playing outside.
Choice of Words: The youngsters are the ones who are laughing. Chuckled means they are laughing in a low and soft way. They are engaged in outdoor activities, which means they are playing and having fun outside.