smile (Meaning)
smile (n)
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
smile (v)
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
express with a smile
smile (v. i.)
To express amusement, pleasure, moderate joy, or love and kindness, by the features of the face; to laugh silently.
To express slight contempt by a look implying sarcasm or pity; to sneer.
To look gay and joyous; to have an appearance suited to excite joy; as, smiling spring; smiling plenty.
To be propitious or favorable; to favor; to countenance; -- often with on; as, to smile on one's labors.
The act of smiling; a peculiar change or brightening of the face, which expresses pleasure, moderate joy, mirth, approbation, or kindness; -- opposed to frown.
A somewhat similar expression of countenance, indicative of satisfaction combined with malevolent feelings, as contempt, scorn, etc; as, a scornful smile.
Favor; countenance; propitiousness; as, the smiles of Providence.
Gay or joyous appearance; as, the smiles of spring.
smile (v. t.)
To express by a smile; as, to smile consent; to smile a welcome to visitors.
To affect in a certain way with a smile.
Synonyms & Antonyms of smile
smile Sentence Examples
- The baby's infectious smile illuminated the room with joy.
- Her warm smile made strangers feel instantly welcomed.
- The waiter's genuine smile put me at ease and made my dining experience more enjoyable.
- The child's radiant smile despite adversity inspired hope.
- Her enigmatic smile hinted at secrets yet untold.
- The artist's Mona Lisa captured the enigmatic beauty of a woman with a faint smile.
- A shared smile can bridge differences and foster understanding.
- The soldier's resolute smile conveyed both determination and resilience.
- The sunrise painted a breathtaking smile across the horizon.
- The full moon cast an ethereal smile upon the slumbering world.
FAQs About the word smile
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement, change one's facial expression by spreading the l
laugh,grin,beam,sneer, simper, smirk
scowl, scowl, gloom, grimace, frown, glare, glare, gloom,grimace, frown
The baby's infectious smile illuminated the room with joy.
Her warm smile made strangers feel instantly welcomed.
The waiter's genuine smile put me at ease and made my dining experience more enjoyable.
The child's radiant smile despite adversity inspired hope.
