Definitions

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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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

She told us the president encouraged her appearance, and she was all smiles when meeting celebrities and politicians.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

"I just think he's happy, I'm happy, everybody's happy, we've just got smiles on our faces and we don't worry about what may or may not happen for the head coach."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

In the downstairs hallway, Snyder smiles as he points out photos of his family in Wisconsin.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

He smiles at me like I’ve just given him a present or something.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko