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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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

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

From BBC • May 27, 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

Then, with another one of those easy smiles, he turned and went toward the school.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows