simpered

Definition of simperednext
past tense of simper
See the Dictionary Definition 

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simpered
Verb
  • The crowd, which skewed heavily toward the quarter-zip community, laughed in what sounded like approval.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
  • At one point during our conversation by the pool, Corso leaned back in his chair and laughed while recalling that time in 1976 when Indiana somehow grabbed a 7-6 lead against mighty Ohio State.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Assaidi, who grinned widely as he was led out of an NYPD stationhouse on his way to court for his arraignment, did not have any prior arrests, police said.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • As the others grinned and grimaced at their rivals’ responses, Becerra was as stone-faced as Buster Keaton.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Jones smiled when told about the comparison to Zedak.
    Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • On reflection a little while later, Mikel Arteta smiled dryly.
    Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Simpered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simpered. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on simpered

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster