simper

Example Sentences

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He was sick of sitting here listening to Mr. Reardon bully his family with all these “hypotheticals,” all these simpers and smirks, cruel smiles and humorless laughs.

From Literature

His smile was simpering but seemed to hide a sneer.

From Literature

“Flooffee-Fyr! Who could’ve imagined that simpering lackey would have the guts to betray me? I respect him now, yes! But he shall taste my REVENGE!”

From Literature

I suppose we simpered, but he only had eyes for Beatrice.

From Literature

Asturias fills the novel with beggars, the idle rich, simpering aristocrats and political sycophants.

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