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   smile

   /smʌɪl/

   verb

   • 1. form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed: "she was smiling broadly"
   • ▪ express (a feeling) by smiling: "he smiled his admiration of the great stone circle"
   • ▪ regard favourably or indulgently: "at first fortune smiled on him"
   • ▪ (especially of landscape) have a bright or pleasing aspect: "each meadow blossom'd, and each valley smil'd"

   noun

   • 1. a pleased, kind, or amused facial expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed: "he flashed his most winning smile"

   Word Origin Middle English: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; related to smirk.

   Derivatives

   • 1. smiler noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSMILE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SMILE definition: 1. a happy or friendly expression on the face in which the ends of the mouth curve up slightly…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › smileSmile Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SMILE is to have, produce, or exhibit a smile. How to use smile in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › smileSMILE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a facial expression characterized by an upturning of the corners of the mouth, usually showing amusement, friendliness, etc, but sometimes scorn, etc. favour or blessing. the smile of fortune. an agreeable appearance.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySMILE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a happy or friendly expression on the face in which the ends of the mouth curve up slightly, often with the lips moving apart so that the teeth can be seen: Amy had a big / broad smile on her face. She has a nice smile. He winked and gave me a smile. It's nice to be able to bring a smile to people's faces (= make people smile).

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSMILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   When you smile, the corners of your mouth curve up and you sometimes show your teeth. People smile when they are pleased or amused, or when they are being friendly.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › smileSmile - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Smile is the thing you do with your face when you are happy -– or want others to think you are. Your expression softens and your mouth turns up at the corners.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › smileSmile - definition of smile by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a facial expression characterized by an upturning of the corners of the mouth, usually showing amusement, friendliness, etc, but sometimes scorn, etc. 2. favour or blessing: the smile of fortune. 3. an agreeable appearance.