Meaning & Definition of word "Smile"
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Smile
/smaɪl/
noun:
- 1. A facial expression characterized by turns of the corners of the mouth upward, often indicating happiness.
- Example: His smile lit up the entire room.
- 2. An instance of smiling.
- Example: Her smile was contagious, making everyone around her feel happy.
- 3. A show of kindness or friendliness.
- Example: The smile she gave to the stranger was warm and inviting.
verb:
- 1. To make a smiling facial expression; to show happiness or pleasure through one's facial expression.
- Example: She smiled when she saw her best friend after a long time.
- 2. To express a certain emotion or feeling, such as tension, dissatisfaction, or irony, by means of a smile.
- Example: He tried to smile, but it felt forced under the circumstances.
Etymology
Middle English 'smilen', from Old English 'smīlan'; of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
smile through the pain:
To maintain a cheerful demeanor despite difficult circumstances.
force a smile:
To pretend to be happy when one is not.
turn that frown upside down:
To encourage someone to be more positive.
Related Words
grin:
A broad smile.
smirk:
A smug or conceited smile.
beam:
To smile radiantly.
Slang Meanings of smile
Meaning: Cheesin'
Example Sentence: He was cheesin' all night at the party.
Meaning: Flexing the smile
Example Sentence: She was just flexing the smile when she saw her crush.