ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Grinning

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡɹɪnɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Grinning is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of grin.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of grin.

More Meanings

  1. The act or expression of one who grins.

Example Sentences

I’m grinning because someone told me a joke.
The agitations resembled the grinnings and writhings of a galvanized corpse, not the struggles of an athletic man.

Word Forms

Synonyms for grinning

Depending on context, synonyms include grin, smile, smiling.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include smiling, smile, smirking, leering, simpering, laughing.

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