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

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

But the the World Cup offers an opportunity for diplomacy - as we saw when the Trump, Carney and Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum were all smiles together at the tournament draw in December.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The Daily Mail published photos of the newlyweds all smiles and hand-in-hand descending town hall steps.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

“That’s the same philosophy that I have. Even if it’s small, I’m still putting smiles on people’s faces.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He smiles and tilts his head down, allowing his lips to brush mine, much like they did the first time on the path, and I know things are okay between us.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam