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

Maud Ogilvie smiled amiably at Flynn, as if waiting for a challenge. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

While the men sported classic black tuxedos, Hargitay and her daughter smiled for cameras in near identical red gowns, an homage to the actress’ mother, ’50s movie star Jayne Mansfield. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

As Navarro smiled and acclaimed the crowd, Boisson smashed her racket on the court directly behind her. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

In another, Timothée smiled for a selfie while Marc threw a thumbs up in the background. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026

Brandy and Goldberg smiled and giggled throughout the entire show, full of joy as the models twirled and commanded the runway in pieces ranging from cocktail dresses to red carpet-worthy gowns. — Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

The supportive pair smiled big for Joel in matching black dresses and tights. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

After the hearing, Burke smiled and shook hands with Berk and Peter. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

In September, the parliamentary speaker pledged to pay the bride price whenever Oyo determined to get married, to which the king in his throne smiled. — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026