Synonyms of smile

smile 1 of 2

verb

ˈsmī(-ə)l 

1

as in to grin

to express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward

the soldier smiled in pleasure when he saw the giant sign welcoming him home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grin
• laugh
• beam
• sneer
• smirk
• simper

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• frown
• gloom
• grimace
• glare
• lower
• scowl
• pout
• glower
• sulk

2

as in to laugh

to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions

smiled at their ridiculous antics and walked away in disgust

Synonyms & Similar Words

• laugh
• sneer
• snicker
• snigger
• snort
• sniff
• insult
• ridicule
• jeer
• disdain
• mock
• despise
• scorn
• deride
• scoff (at)
• hoot
• taunt
• tease
• gibe
• decry
• torment
• disparage
• catcall
• belittle
• ride
• rib
• heckle
• jive
• bad-mouth
• razz
• pooh-pooh
• put down

smile

2 of 2

noun

as in grin

Related Words

• grin
• smirk
• simper
• crow
• chuckle
• laughter
• whoop
• snicker
• guffaw
• giggle
• laugh
• snigger
• chortle
• belly laugh
• titter
• cackle
• horselaugh
• cachinnation
• twitter
• hee-haw
• boff
• boffola

Dissimilar Words

• cry
• groan
• sob
• moan
• wail
• face
• frown
• mouth
• grimace
• scowl
• pout
• lower

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of smile

Verb

Jude Bellingham raised his arms and applauded, smiling all the while. — Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

The smiling slugger, who had already led Minnesota to one World Series title and would repeat that feat two years later, would be paid $3 million per season through 1992, which was the richest pact ever inked. — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2026

Noun

Jennifer Garner flashes a smile at The Five Star Weekend Premiere held at The Hammer Museum on July 8 in Los Angeles. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

To the right, there’s a guy with a beatific smile who seems to be enjoying more than the snake, an enormous gun propped vertically between his legs. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026