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 pair smiled for photos backstage as Stalter continues her run in the hit Broadway comedy. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

The deposed dictator smiled, greeted court personnel, and shook hands with lawyers after entering the courtroom, according to the Associated Press. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026

But as Melendrez turned to leave empty-handed, Chin looked up from behind the counter, smiled, and waved him back. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Heaps, all business, smiled and nodded to the crowd but never broke stride. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026

Lewandowski, 37, smiled and moved easily from English to Polish to Spanish in a packed press conference room at the stunning Endeavor Health Performance Center, one of MLS’s premier new training grounds. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 15 July 2026

In another image, Vergara smiled while seated in front of a large birthday cake that was decorated with an edible image of her face along with cherries, long red candles and sparklers. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

Hearn joined his attorneys in front of a bank of cameras and smiled to supporters but did not speak. — Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Four years of not knowing if intense vocal rehab would one day mean a return to live performances, Bon Jovi and his bandmates slowly walked from the back of the stage into the spotlight and smiled. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 July 2026