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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Jin smiles broadly as he preaches on the joy of the Christian faith, only later to launch into a full-throated roar against perceived injustices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"You've been stood around for years / Seen my smiles and touched my tears / Apple Scruffs / How I love you."

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"There's a bit of David in all of us," she smiles.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Marie Klein, 18, from Crenshaw High School, smiles while wearing her new prom dress at the Positive Results Center 10th annual Prom Dress & Tux Gift-Away and Resource Fair.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Dad smiles breezily, as if throwing clothes everywhere is normal.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller