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smiling

DEFINITIONS OF: smiling

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n a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

Synonyms:
grin, grinning, smile
Types:
simper
a silly self-conscious smile
smirk
a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
Type of:
facial expression, facial gesture
a gesture executed with the facial muscles

adj smiling with happiness or optimism

“a room of smiling faces”
Synonyms:
beamish, twinkly
cheerful
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
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