Smile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsmaɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Smile is a noun meaning (figurative) Favour; propitious regard.
Meaning
(figurative) Favour; propitious regard.
More Meanings
- (ambitransitive) To have (a smile) on one's face.
- (transitive) To express by smiling.
- (intransitive) To express amusement, pleasure, or love and kindness.
- (intransitive) To look cheerful and joyous; to have an appearance suited to excite joy.
- (intransitive) To be propitious or favourable; to countenance.
- A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement, goodwill, or anxiety.
- (slang, dated) A drink bought by one person for another.
Example Sentences
the smile of the gods
He has a sinister smile.
She's got a perfect smile.
She had a smile on her face.
Word Forms
- smiles
- smiling
- smiled
Synonyms for smile
Depending on context, synonyms include treat, grin, smiling, grinning.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grin, grinning, smirk, laughter, laugh, laughing.
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