smiles

VERB

put on a happy expression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beam grin laugh smirk

STRONG

simper

WEAK

be gracious express friendliness express tenderness look amused look delighted look happy look pleased

Antonyms

WEAK

frown glower

Example Sentences

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Captain Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum were all smiles after England won the first Test at Lord's, apparently on the same page after a bruising Ashes winter.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

But even on the shots that fly into a grassy oblivion, he smiles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

As the session starts, the duo – who go by the name The Flight – can't suppress their smiles.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The then 10-year-old smiles and explains her multi-step skincare routine on TikTok.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Michelle leans into the aisle and smiles sweetly up at him.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila