smile (sm l)n.1. A facial expression characterized by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth and indicating pleasure, amusement, or derision. 2. A pleasant or favorable disposition or aspect. v. smiled, smil·ing, smiles v.intr.1. To have or form a smile. 2. a. To look with favor or approval: Fortune smiled on our efforts. b. To express cheerful acceptance or equanimity: We smiled at the bad weather and kept going. v.tr.1. To express with a smile: Grandmother smiled her consent. 2. To effect or accomplish with or as if with a smile.
[From Middle English smilen, to smile, probably of Scandinavian origin; see smei- in Indo-European roots.]
smil er n. smil ing·ly adv. |
smile Noun
a facial expression in which the corners of the mouth are turned up, showing amusement or friendliness
Verb
[smiling, smiled]
1. to give a smile
2.
smile at a. to look at with a kindly expression
b. to look with amusement at
3. smile on or upon to regard favourably: fortune smiled on us today
4. to express by a smile: he smiled a comrade's greeting [probably from Old Norse]
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| Noun | 1. | smile - a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusementsimper - a silly self-conscious smile smirk - a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure |
| Verb | 1. | smile - change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasuredimple - produce dimples while smiling; "The child dimpled up to the adults" grin - to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl beam - smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression sneer - smile contemptuously; "she sneered at her little sister's efforts to play the song on the piano" grimace, make a face, pull a face - contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state; "He grimaced when he saw the amount of homework he had to do" |
| 2. | smile - express with a smile; "She smiled her thanks" |
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