simper

verb
UK: /ˈsɪmpər/
US: /ˈsɪmpər/

  1. To smile in a silly or annoying way.

    1. She would always simper when he complimented her.
    2. He tried to apologize, but just ended up simpering awkwardly at her.

Synonyms

beam smirk grin
simper noun

  1. A silly or annoying smile.

    1. She gave a little simper and turned away.
    2. The simper on his face made her even angrier than his words.
simper adjective

  1. Smiling in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner.

    1. His simpering smile irritated everyone in the room.
    2. She adopted a simpering tone when speaking to her boss in the meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Example usage of "simper": "She would always simper when he complimented her.". More examples on the page.