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Definitions

smile

[smahyl] / smaɪl /
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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"I can tell you, they are excited and they are ready," Young said with a smile.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Flashing a relaxed smile and sporting long gray hair, Small knows little about the controversial “The Drama,” an A24 film with a heavily guarded twist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

His bank called him recently to check in on him, he said with a smile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

They look at home on the main stage and Slegers could not hide her smile when asked if Arsenal were building more history.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Gran’s eyes are wide, her smile infringing on her ears.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam