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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"I can tell you, they are excited and they are ready," Young said with a smile.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

One of them is unable to muster a genuine-looking smile and the other looks rightly embarrassed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

She has a captivating smile and, as I soon find out, she’s funny and a good storyteller.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“We’re leaning towards entertainment,” Jacobs says, before a wry smile creeps onto his face.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

But then he smiles the smile that makes me melt, and I think I probably imagined it.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam