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smile

/ˈsmaɪl/noun, verb1 syllable

Smile means: a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement.

Synonyms for smile4

noun, as in a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

smiling, grin, grinning

also used for smile

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What does smile mean?3

noun

1

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

verb

1

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

2

express with a smile“She smiled her thanks”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with smile?14

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Smile in a sentence

  • Life is short, though a smile only lasts a second.ellasevia
  • Either she's really doing well, or she can hide everything behind a smile.AlanF_US
  • The girl smiled at him, but he did not smile back.Hybrid
  • No matter what may happen, you mustn't forget your smile.corbinjurgens
  • No matter what happens, don't forget to smile.CK
  • A smile may convey understanding, joy, or an appreciation of humor.CM
  • Put a smile on your face, and you'll certainly get lots of smiles back.AqQoyriq_1
  • There was something quite special, almost sinister to his smile.veganesta

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of smile

as a noun

plural
smiles

as a verb

past tense
smiled
present participle
smiling
third-person singular
smiles
past participle
smiled