grin

verb
UK: /ɡrɪn/
US: /ɡrɪn/

  1. To smile widely.

    1. He gave a quick grin and walked away.
    2. She couldn't help but grin at his silly jokes during the presentation.

  2. To express amusement, pleasure, or approval by smiling broadly.

    1. I grinned when I heard the good news.
    2. The coach grinned with satisfaction as the team celebrated their victory.

Synonyms

smile smirk beam
grin noun

  1. A wide, pleased smile.

    1. He had a big grin on his face.
    2. Her grin showed how happy she was with the surprise party outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grin" in English means: To smile widely., To express amusement, pleasure, or approval by smiling broadly..

The phonetic transcription of "grin" is /ɡrɪn/ in British English and /ɡrɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grin": smile, smirk, beam.

Example usage of "grin": "He gave a quick grin and walked away.". More examples on the page.