simpered

past tense of simper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simpered
Verb
  • Close enough to feel, far enough that our guides only laughed.
    Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Seinfeld said sarcastically to the hecklers as the audience laughed and cheered.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Broncos linebacker grinned Sunday night at his locker, validated.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
  • She was dressed in green and gold and had a beaming smile on her face as Justin grinned at her.
    Michael Nied, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This time in response, the president smiled.
    Jillian Frankel, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Asked what his father would think about the Overland Park restaurant, Eid smiled.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Simpered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simpered. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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