Smile

/ˈsmaɪ.əl/

The meaning and definition of Smile, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement or anxiety.
    “He always puts a smile on my face.”
  2. Favour; propitious regard.
    “the smile of the gods”
verb
  1. To have (a smile) on one's face.
    “I don't know what he's smiling about.”
  2. To look cheerful and joyous; to have an appearance suited to excite joy.
    “The sun smiled down from a clear summer sky.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms treat

Origin

From Middle English smilen.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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