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smirk

[smurk] / smɜrk /
NOUN
sly smile
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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I must be left in the snow, I must be buried in a hole, I must be reprimanded and ordered not to smirk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Sheep are simultaneously fluffy and unsettling owing to their perpetual smirk.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2025

Nevertheless, Bovino’s smirk in the group portrait says it all.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

The smirk on her lips told me that our conversation would be memorable.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

Door smothered a laugh and Coal ducked his head to hide his smirk.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste