Smiling

/ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To form one's lips into a curve that shows joy, pleasure, or amusement.

She was smiling at the funny joke he told.

To have a joyful or pleasing expression.

The baby was smiling at everyone in the room.

To express happiness or friendliness through one's facial expression.

He greeted her with a smiling face.

adjective

Characterized by the act of smiling or having a smile.

The smiling children played happily in the park.

Originated from the Old English 'smīelan', meaning 'to smile'.

smiling from ear to ear

Indicates extreme happiness or joy.

smile and wave

A polite gesture often used to acknowledge someone.

keep smiling

An encouragement to maintain a positive attitude.

smile

A facial expression characterized by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth.

grin

A broad smile, often showing teeth.

cheer

A shout of joy or encouragement.

Cheesy grin

He had that cheesy grin when he saw his crush.

Beam

She was beaming when she talked about her new job.