Smile

/ˈsmaɪl/

Synonyms for "smile" (100 found)

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Closest matches (20)

accostaddressbe in heavenbe pleasedbeambobbowbright smilebroad grincapercaracole
Verb(2 words)
beamedcheesed

Strong matches (30)

chirpchirrupcrack a smilecurtsydancedelightdie with delightear-to-ear grinembracefeel happyfleerfrolicgambolgleaming smileglowglowing smilego into rapturesgreetinggringrinning
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hailhand clasphand-clasp
Verb(2 words)
gleamedgrinned

Related words (50)

handshakehellohow-do-you-dohugidiotic grinjoykisslaughlightenliltnodpurrradiate cheerrompsalutationsalutesardonic grinsimpersingskip
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smile brightlysmile of recognitionsmilingsmirksneersparklestupid grintake great satisfactiontoothful grintread on airwavewhistle
Adjective(5 words)
joyful affectposed grinquiet smilesincere smilesoft smile
Noun(9 words)
lightssmile nervouslysmilingsmiling expressionsmilosmirksmirkingsmirkstwinkling

How these synonyms differ

  • beam - 'Beam' implies a radiant, full-face smile, it suggests happiness so strong it seems to glow outward and is visible from across a room.
  • grin - 'Grin' is wider and more uninhibited, a grin shows teeth and suggests amusement, mischief, or unguarded delight.
  • smirk - 'Smirk' is a smile with an agenda, it conveys smugness, superiority, or private amusement at someone else's expense.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

11 entries
evinceexpressexpressionfacial expressionfacial gesturegesturegrimacemake a facenonverbal communicationpull a faceshow

More specific

5 entries
beambeaming smilebroad smilegrinpartial smile

Collocations

8 entries
beaming smilebright smilebroad smilegenuine smilepolite smileshy smilewarm smilewide smile

Inflections

3 entries

Derivations

5 entries

Sample sentences

30 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

"Good morning", said Tom with a smile.

Source: tatoeba (1780)

Face life with a smile!

Source: tatoeba (1804)

Smile now, cry later!

Source: tatoeba (1827)

Your smile always makes me happy.

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