simper

Example Sentences

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Now she simpered along and picked her way to the privy, prissy.

From Literature

The women at the other tables simpered as I wove past, or so I imagined.

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‘Why, thank you, officer,’ Hannie says with a simpering smile that makes her look like a stranger.

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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.

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His smile was simpering but seemed to hide a sneer.

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