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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

The US ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, a high-octane former aide to President Donald Trump, smiled and eagerly joined some of the couple's pictures.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Peter and I looked at one another over our soup, and smiled.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo