Synonyms of smirk

smirk 1 of 2

verb

as in to grimace

to smile in an unpleasant way because you are pleased with yourself, glad about someone else's trouble, etc.

She tried not to smirk when they announced the winner.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grimace
• stare
• scowl
• frown
• mouth
• pout
• simper
• glare
• sneer
• gaze
• snarl
• mug
• glower
• contort
• deform
• gloom
• gape
• warp
• ogle
• twist
• growl
• lour
• lower

smirk

2 of 2

noun

as in sneer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sneer
• snicker
• snigger
• snort
• jeer
• hiss
• boo
• raspberry
• taunt
• jibe
• razz
• bird
• Bronx cheer
• gibe
• catcall
• hoot
• whistle
• put-down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cheer
• applause
• clapping