Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

smile

verb / noun
/smaɪl/
Definition
A smile is a facial expression characterized by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth, often indicating happiness or pleasure.
Examples
  • She couldn’t help but smile when she saw her friend.
  • A warm smile can brighten someone’s day.
  • His smile was contagious, spreading joy all around.
Meaning
To smile means to show joy or friendliness through a facial expression.
Synonyms
  • grin
  • beam
  • simper
  • smirk