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Meaning of smile

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

smile

Pronunciation:/ˈsmaɪ.əl/

noun

Definitions

  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.

    Example: He always puts a smile on my face.

  2. Favour; propitious regard.

    Example: the smile of the gods

  3. A drink bought by one person for another.

    Synonyms:treat

verb

Definitions

  1. To have (a smile) on one's face.

    Example: I don't know what he's smiling about.

  2. To express by smiling.

    Example: to smile consent, or a welcome

  3. To express amusement, pleasure, or love and kindness.

  4. To look cheerful and joyous; to have an appearance suited to excite joy.

    Example: The sun smiled down from a clear summer sky.