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smile
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- pronunciation:
- smaIl
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
smiles, smiling, smiled |
| definition 1: |
to have a facial expression in which the corners of the mouth turn up and the eyes brighten, usu. to express pleasure, happiness, or amusement, but sometimes to express derision.
The child smiled brightly as she opened her present.She smiled at him from across the room, and he blushed.The team captain smiled at the new boy and asked mockingly if he'd bought his shoes second-hand.
- similar words:
- beam, grin, simper, smirk
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| definition 2: |
to look upon or treat someone or something favorably (often fol. by on or upon).
Her parents smiled upon her choice of husband.- antonyms:
- frown
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to express by means of a smile.
He smiled his agreement.- synonyms:
- grin
- antonyms:
- frown, scowl
- similar words:
- simper, smirk
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| definition 2: |
to change or influence through smiling.
Somehow, she smiled the child's fear away.- synonyms:
- grin
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| related words: |
grin |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of smiling.
He greeted her with a big smile.
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| definition 2: |
positive regard; favor.
Through these works he is seeking the smile of God.- synonyms:
- blessing, favor
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| related words: |
grin |
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| derivations: |
smiling (adj.), smilingly (adv.) |
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