Grin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɹɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Grin is a noun meaning A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.
Meaning
A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.
- (transitive) To express by grinning.
- (intransitive, dated) To show the teeth, like a snarling dog.
- (transitive) To grin as part of producing a particular facial expression, such as a smile or sneer.
- (obsolete) A snare; a gin.
Example Sentences
Grinned horrible a ghastly smile.
The pangs of death do make him grin.
She grinned pleasure at his embarrassment.
Why do you grin? Did I say something funny?
Word Forms
- grins
- grinning
- grinned
Synonyms for grin
Depending on context, synonyms include smile, smiling, grinning.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include smiling, smile, emoticon, smirk, laugh, cheer.
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