smile

noun
UK: /smaɪl/
US: /smaɪl/

  1. A happy or pleased expression on your face.

    1. She has a beautiful smile that lights up the room. [ ] [ ]
    2. His genuine smile suggested that he was truly enjoying the moment. [ ] [ ]

  2. An expression of amusement or scorn.

    1. He gave a knowing smile, suggesting he knew a secret. [ ] [ ]
    2. A sardonic smile played on her lips as she delivered the insult. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

beam grin smirk
smile intransitive-verb

  1. To express happiness, pleasure, or amusement with a smile.

    1. I smile when I see my friends. [ ] [ ]
    2. She couldn't help but smile at the puppy's playful antics. [ ] [ ]

  2. To express something with a smile (e.g., agreement, doubt).

    1. He smiled his agreement to the proposal. [ ] [ ]
    2. She smiled her thanks, then quickly turned away, feeling embarrassed. [ ] [ ]
smile transitive-verb

  1. To express by smiling.

    1. She smiled her approval of the plan. [ ] [ ]
    2. He smiled a greeting to his neighbor across the street quickly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "smile" in English means: A happy or pleased expression on your face., An expression of amusement or scorn..

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

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

Example usage of "smile": "She has a beautiful smile that lights up the room.". More examples on the page.