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Definition of smile
smiled
;smiling
intransitive verb
1 : to have, produce, or exhibit a smile
2a : to look or regard with amusement or ridicule smiled at his own folly — Martin Gardnerb : to bestow approval feeling that Heaven smiled on his labors — Sheila Rowlandsc : to appear pleasant or agreeable
transitive verb
1 : to affect with or by smiling
2 : to express by a smile
smiler
nounExplore M-W
Examples of smile in a Sentence
The photographer asked us to smile for the camera.
She smiled when she saw him.
Both parents smiled their approval.
Recent Examples of smile from the Web
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Notably, in all of the photos shared by 2 Chainz, Kanye is smiling.
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Clarke doesn’t seem bothered, though, smiling and chatting with the crew from atop the buck.
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There were plenty of wide eyes and smiling faces Friday when the Clarendon Hills Park District hosted its second Touch-A-Truck event outside of its community center, 315 Chicago Ave.
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In the accompanying image, Robinson can be seen smiling and throwing his hands in the air.
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For a place that is surrounded by Fortune 500 companies in a nearly impossible to find location, Ketchum might be the world’s most inclusive tennis facility, full of smiling, chatty players who are just happy to be there.
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Sometimes a product or a concept that makes people smile and brings joy into their lives is all that's needed.
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And from his office in Davie, Fla., Dolphins vice president Mike Tannenbaum is smiling.
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Dean Martin smiles genially in one photo, wearing a yellow-and-tan suit and holding cigarette; Sammy Davis Jr. lets out a boisterous laugh while standing with a crowded crew.
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Origin and Etymology of smile
Middle English; akin to Old English smerian to laugh, Sanskrit smayate he smiles
smile
Definition of smile
1 : a facial expression in which the eyes brighten and the corners of the mouth curve slightly upward and which expresses especially amusement, pleasure, approval, or sometimes scorn
2 : a pleasant or encouraging appearance
Examples of smile in a Sentence
He greeted me with a big smile.
Recent Examples of smile from the Web
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Dalesha rounded the corner carrying her blue graduation gown on a hanger, a huge smile on her face.
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Favorite style tip: Feel comfortable in your own skin and smile!
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Netanyahu warmly greeted Kushner with a smile and hug.
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Three children, who look to be under the age of 6, give a small smile as another member of the family records video of their 15-minute border crossing on a...
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Competing in bocce, swimming, track and volleyball, Porter County boasted 106 athletes at state games, and the medals and ribbons were all attached to smiles.
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In his missing person picture, Yasi has a slight smile and is wearing his baseball cap backward.
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Tooling into or out of the parking lot off Murphy Canyon Road the past several years, flashing his megawatt smile, Gates looked like a California movie star, right down to the yellow diamonds in each ear.
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Nana, who has a youthful face and open smile, leaned into his words.
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First Known Use of smile
15th century
SMILE Defined for English Language Learners
smile
playDefinition of smile for English Language Learners
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: to make a smile : to make the corners of your mouth turn up in an expression that shows happiness, amusement, pleasure, affection, etc.
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: to show or express (something, such as approval, encouragement, etc.) by a smile
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: to say (something) with a smile
smile
Definition of smile for English Language Learners
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: an expression on your face that makes the corners of your mouth turn up and that shows happiness, amusement, pleasure, affection, etc.
SMILE Defined for Kids
Definition of smile for Students
smiled
;smiling
1 : make the corners of the mouth turn up in an expression of amusement or pleasure
2 : to look with amusement or pleasure She smiled at the picture.
3 : to express by a smile Both parents smiled approval.
Definition of smile for Students
: an expression in which the corners of the mouth turn upward especially to show amusement or pleasure
Learn More about smile
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Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for smile Spanish Central: Translation of smile Nglish: Translation of smile for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of smile for Arabic speakers
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