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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But the the World Cup offers an opportunity for diplomacy - as we saw when the Trump, Carney and Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum were all smiles together at the tournament draw in December.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Oldman smiles and repeats it in case I didn’t hear her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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

"This one's already a champion," smiles Seth, walking a young white Holstein calf on the halter.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He smiles at me, and the room starts to spin, in the best way.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold