HyperDic: smiling

English > 2 senses of the word smiling:
ADJECTIVEallsmiling, beamish, twinklysmiling with happiness or optimism
NOUNcommunicationsmiling, smile, grin, grinninga facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth
smiling > pronunciation
Soundssmay'lihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > smiling: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningsmiling with happiness or optimism.
Example "a room of smiling faces"
Synonymsbeamish, twinkly
BroadercheerfulFull of or promoting cheer
Spanishrisueño, sonriente
Catalansomrient
Nounssmilinga facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth
English > smiling: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement.
Synonymssmile, grin, grinning
NarrowersimperA silly self-conscious smile
smirkA smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
Broaderfacial expression, facial gestureA gesture executed with the facial muscles
Spanishsonreír, sonrisa abierta, sonrisa
Catalansomrís, somriure
Adjectivessmilingsmiling with happiness or optimism
Verbssmilechange one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

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