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Meaning of smiling

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

smiling

Pronunciation:/ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

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.

noun

Definitions

  1. The action of the verb to smile.

    Example: Smiling takes fewer muscles than frowning.

adjective

Definitions

  1. That smiles or has a smile.

    Example: smiling children