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

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Smiles all round: festival-goers happily lug their belongings across the farm as they head to where they plan to pitch their tent for the next five nights.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

Smiles abound when we capture a rarity and cluster around it taking photos.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024

Smiles were the primary facial currency a day later after the Bruins rolled over the Wildcats by scoring the game’s final 28 points, wiping out a 28-24 deficit.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Our investigation also looked at Smiles Better dentistry business in Manchester.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2023

“Smiles aren’t beautiful because of teeth. Smiles are beautiful because of a person’s spirit.”

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day