smile
/ˈsmaɪ.əl/IPA: /S M AY1 L/
- 1
A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement or anxiety.
“He always puts a smile on my face.”
- 2
Favour; propitious regard.
“the smile of the gods”
- 3
A drink bought by one person for another.
syn:treat
Synonyms
- 1
To have (a smile) on one's face.
“I don't know what he's smiling about.”
- 2
To express by smiling.
“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.
“The sun smiled down from a clear summer sky.”
- 5
To be propitious or favourable; to countenance.
“The gods smiled on his labours.”
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