Synonyms of smiles

smiles 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of smile

1

as in grins

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

• grins
• laughs
• beams
• smirks
• sneers
• simpers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grimaces
• frowns
• scowls
• glares
• lowers
• glowers
• pouts
• sulks
• glooms

2

as in laughs

to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions

smiled at their ridiculous antics and walked away in disgust

Synonyms & Similar Words

• laughs
• sneers
• snickers
• sniggers
• snorts
• sniffs
• insults
• jeers
• ridicules
• hoots
• disdains
• derides
• mocks
• despises
• scoffs (at)
• taunts
• ribs
• scorns
• decries
• catcalls
• gibes
• teases
• disparages
• torments
• belittles
• rides
• razzes
• bad-mouths
• heckles
• pooh-poohs
• jives
• puts down

smiles

2 of 2

noun

plural of smile

as in frowns

Related Words

• grins
• frowns
• grimaces
• scowls
• mouths
• pouts
• lowers
• manners
• bearings
• looks
• airs
• appearances
• presences
• demeanors
• expressions
• countenances
• aspects
• miens
• visages
• faces
• casts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of smiles

Verb

One snap shows the shaggy, multicolored pup with his tongue out as his new owner smiles and wraps their arms around him. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

And Damien simply, slowly smiles, immediately telegraphing that little obstacles like someone already occupying the position will not be a problem for very long. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2026

Prudhomme smiles with saintly patience as a gentleman takes an age to take a selfie. — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Hardcore rockers Turnstile brought up the energy on the Which stage after dark as video screens showed excited fans moshing in the pit with nothing but smiles on their faces. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Commander Charlie smiles after each takeoff. — Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 27 June 2026

Stappard, born in New Zealand to a Māori mother and a British father, smiles warmly while telling stories about his great-grandmother and her identical twin sister, who were also born of an English father and a Māori mother. — William Earl, Variety, 26 June 2026

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark turned the pregame tunnel into a reveal moment Thursday, arriving at Gainbridge Fieldhouse all smiles while carrying her first signature shoe in her right hand. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026

The Princess Diaries star smiles, caresses her belly, then ducks out of the frame. — Redazione People, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026

Noun

Genuine smiles and laughter Don't read too much into an initial polite smile. — Jeff Haden, CNBC, 9 July 2026