What does smiling mean?
Smiling means That smiles or has a smile..
Smiling
/ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
That smiles or has a smile..
Definitions by Sense
- That smiles or has a smile.
- The action of the verb to smile.
- present participle and gerund of smile
Example Sentences
smiling children
Serene, smiling, enigmatic, she faced him with no fear whatever showing in her dark eyes. The clear light of the bright autumn morning had no terrors for youth and health like hers.
Smiling takes fewer muscles than frowning.
We […] shall ascend to our Father's home of holiness, to enjoy perpetually the smilings of his face […]
They were smiling at the children.
Synonyms for smiling
Antonyms for smiling
Related Words
Word Forms
- more smiling
- most smiling
- smilings
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for smiling?
Common synonyms include grin, smile, grinning, twinkly.
What is the opposite of smiling?
Possible antonyms include unsmiling.
How do you use smiling in a sentence?
smiling children
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