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/smaɪl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A facial expression characterized by turns of the corners of the mouth upward, often indicating happiness.
His smile lit up the entire room.
An instance of smiling.
Her smile was contagious, making everyone around her feel happy.
A show of kindness or friendliness.
The smile she gave to the stranger was warm and inviting.
verb
To make a smiling facial expression; to show happiness or pleasure through one's facial expression.
She smiled when she saw her best friend after a long time.
To express a certain emotion or feeling, such as tension, dissatisfaction, or irony, by means of a smile.
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
Slang Meanings
Cheesin'
He was cheesin' all night at the party.
Flexing the smile
She was just flexing the smile when she saw her crush.