Definitions

smile

[smahyl] / smaɪl /

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 couple said that throughout everything, their baby was "so good natured" and "he just smiles all the time".

From BBC

“She just smiled and let everybody fight their own battles.”

From Salon

"On the average day, you can have a little smile at four or five things that might seem minute, but bring you a happy feeling," he says.

From BBC

But his easy going smile could suddenly turn to an eerie silence.

From BBC

"He had a rare ability to lift spirits and bring smiles wherever he went," she added.

From BBC