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Synonyms & Antonyms of simpering
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as in cutesy, cute
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for simpering
- exaggerated,
- histrionic,
- melodramatic,
- overacted,
- overdone,
- theatrical
- (also theatric)
- double-dealing,
- empty,
- facile,
- hollow,
- hypocritical,
- insincere,
- left-handed,
- mealy,
- mealymouthed,
- two-faced,
- unctuous
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for simpering
simpering
verb
present participle of simper
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The first known use of simpering was in 1553
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