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. |
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| Adv. | 1. | smilingly - with smiles; in a smiling manner; "the girl reminded her smilingly of their childhood spent together" unsmilingly - without smile; in an unsmiling manner; "unsmilingly, he greeted his in-laws" |
Translations
smilingly [ˈsmaɪlɪŋlɪ] adv (look, reply) → sorridendo
smilingly [ˈsmaɪlɪŋlɪ] adv (look, reply) → sorridendo
smilingly [ˈsmaɪlɪŋlɪ] adv (look, reply) → sorridendo
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