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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