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Adjective
Just don’t expect a lot of English–the hotel team were smiley and kind, but spoke a minimal amount.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026 Sources told the outlet that the pair had a smiley chat, while White's date was also seen rubbing his leg.—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Noun
The casual, smiley snap featured William, 43, and Kate, 44, lying in a grassy field alongside their three children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 8.—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 Go bright and bold with florals and smileys in a neon green and white palette.—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for smiley