Meaning & Definition of word "Smile"

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.