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smiled

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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When my turn came, Powell smiled, extended his hand and said, “Hi, I’m Colin.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“My mother looked straight ahead, and then she turned and smiled at me,” he says.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Remembering my earlier experience with my dog park/golf club friend, I simply smiled and nodded.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

A member of the crowd told him it was a "good luck" sign and the King smiled.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

She smiled in that devious way she did sometimes.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows