Definitions

smiles

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The then 10-year-old smiles and explains her multi-step skincare routine on TikTok.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The Daily Mail published photos of the newlyweds all smiles and hand-in-hand descending town hall steps.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

For those in Birmingham who could not make the trip abroad, there were smiles all round.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Jin smiles broadly as he preaches on the joy of the Christian faith, only later to launch into a full-throated roar against perceived injustices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“Sorry,” I apologized as I flashed her one of my most winning smiles.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin