Synonyms of smiled

smiled

verb

past tense of smile

1

as in grinned

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

• grinned
• laughed
• beamed
• smirked
• sneered
• simpered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grimaced
• frowned
• scowled
• glared
• lowered
• glowered
• pouted
• sulked
• gloomed

2

as in laughed

to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions

smiled at their ridiculous antics and walked away in disgust

Synonyms & Similar Words

• laughed
• sneered
• snickered
• sniggered
• snorted
• sniffed
• jeered
• insulted
• ridiculed
• hooted
• mocked
• disdained
• derided
• despised
• taunted
• decried
• scoffed (at)
• gibed
• teased
• scorned
• disparaged
• catcalled
• belittled
• tormented
• ribbed
• heckled
• rode
• pooh-poohed
• razzed
• bad-mouthed
• jived
• put down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of smiled

The family smiled together for one photo before making heart-hand gestures for the next snap. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

The singer smiled and flipped her hair for the camera while the boat made its way through a tunnel. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Side by side, the resemblance between the duo was striking as the father and son smiled for photographers on their way into the event. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

Frederick smiled as Snow then led the crowd in cheers and a toast to the mayor. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

All around them, guests smiled and laughed as children screamed with excitement and giggled each time a butterfly fluttered close. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Charlie smiled and seemed to revel in the audience’s laughter. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Lindell smiled, evidently relishing the chance to guide the customer toward a solution—and a potential sale—that might otherwise have fallen through. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Baker smiled widely, nodded his head, greeted Ortiz in Spanish, chuckled and walked over to Ortiz and Vladimir Guerrero, giving each of them hugs and pats on the back. — Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026