Meaning & Definition of word "Smilingly"

Smilingly

/ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/

1. In a manner that shows a smile; with a smile.
- Example: She greeted him smilingly, making him feel welcome.
2. In a way that expresses kindness or friendliness through a smile.
- Example: He explained the rules smilingly, ensuring everyone felt comfortable.
3. Used to describe an action done cheerfully or playfully while smiling.
- Example: The children played in the park smilingly, enjoying the sunny day.

Derived from 'smile' combined with the adverb-forming suffix '-ingly'.

smilingly at someone:

To smile at someone in a friendly or kind way.

smilingly accept:

To accept something with a smile, indicating warmth or consent.

smilingly refuse:

To decline something with a smile, often to soften the refusal.

smile:

To form one's lips into a curved shape to show pleasure or happiness.

smiling:

The act or state of having a smile on one's face.

Meaning: Grinning from ear to ear

Example Sentence: He was smilingly grinning from ear to ear after winning the game.

Meaning: Having a cheerful demeanor

Example Sentence: She walked into the party smilingly, radiating good vibes.