smiling Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
    grinning; smile; grin.
  2. verb change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
    smile.
  3. verb express with a smile
    smile.
    • She smiled her thanks
  4. adjective satellite smiling with happiness or optimism
    twinkly; beamish.
    • Come to my arms, my beamish boy!"- Lewis Carroll
    • a room of smiling faces
    • a round red twinkly Santa Claus

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