Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grinned

verb
/ɡrɪnd/
Definition
Grinned is the past tense of grin, which means to smile broadly or show teeth in a cheerful way.
Examples
  • She grinned when she saw her friend after a long time.
  • He couldn’t help but grin at the funny joke.
  • The puppy grinned up at her with big, bright eyes.
Meaning
Grinned refers to the action of smiling with pleasure or amusement, often indicating happiness or friendliness.
Synonyms
  • smiled
  • beam
  • grin widely
  • smirk