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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“He was friendly,” Churchill’s private secretary wrote, “but he never smiled: a change from the Ike of war days.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

Supporters, who were warned not to speak to the defendants, shout slogans or express personal opinions, waved and smiled as the court was adjourned.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

He smiled broadly when I came in, and stood up.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin