- present participle of smile.
smiling
Example Sentences
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“The first time I met him, I asked him ‘Why did your parents name you the smiling mosquito?’” said Arora.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
In the show's trailer, external, they are seen arriving in a church, smiling as they greet each other, but looking nervous.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
They describe Machchhar, who is in his 30s and holds more than a decade of flying experience, as a soft-spoken, helpful and "always smiling" man who has remained calm under pressure since childhood.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Aboard the popemobile, the smiling pontiff blessed several babies and waved to worshippers, as he made his way from the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde, where a giant white canopy was installed.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
I was still smiling at Elliot’s joke as I climbed into my bunk.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
