| Word |
smile |
| WordType |
(noun) |
| Phonetic |
BrE / smaɪl / NAmE / smaɪl / |
| Example |
- ‘oh, hello,’ he said, with a smile.
- she gave a wry smile.
- he had a big smile on his face.
- i'm going to wipe that smile off your face (= make you stop thinking this is funny).
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smile(noun)BrE / smaɪl / NAmE / smaɪl / - the expression that you have on your face when you are happy, amused, etc. in which the corners of your mouth turn upwards
- ‘Oh, hello,’ he said, with a smile.
- She gave a wry smile.
- He had a big smile on his face.
- I'm going to wipe that smile off your face (= make you stop thinking this is funny).
- looking very happy, especially soon after you have been looking worried or sad
- Twelve hours later she was all smiles again.
Extra Examples- A faint smile flickered across her face.
- A gentle smile spread over her face.
- A small smile played on his lips.
- A smile came to her lips.
- A trace of a smile played across her lips.
- A wry smile crept over his face.
- A wry smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
- He could hardly keep the smile off his face.
- He flashed her a disarming smile.
- He had a goofy smile plastered across his face.
- He had an infectious smile that touched the lives of many people.
- Her antics brought a smile to my face.
- Her father forced a smile.
- Her smile grew radiant.
- Her sunny smile vanished as she read the letter.
- His face creased into a smile.
- His face was wreathed in smiles.
- His smile faltered slightly.
- I’m going to wipe that smile off your face.
- It is a beautiful song that puts a smile on your face.
- Mention of this subject is guaranteed to raise a smile.
- She always has a smile on her face.
- She gave a wry smile.
- She got up immediately, a smile lighting up her face.
- She had a keen wit and a ready smile.
- She has a beautiful smile.
- She managed a weak smile.
- She returned his smile.
- She suppressed a mirthless smile.
- The little boy had a smile plastered across his face.
- They had to hide their smiles.
- a grim smile of satisfaction
- the warm smile in his eyes
Word Origin- Middle English: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; related to smirk.
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This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary |