smile
verb (used without object)
to assume a facial expression indicating pleasure, favor, or amusement, but sometimes derision or scorn, characterized by an upturning of the corners of the mouth.
smiling
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present participleof smile.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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a word derived from
smile.
smileverb (used without object)to assume a facial expression indicating pleasure, favor, or amusement, but sometimes derision or scorn, characterized by an upturning of the corners of the mouth.
Example Sentences
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US President Donald Trump posted photos early Thursday showing Hubbard smiling as he posed with US special envoy Steve Witkoff.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
A feline drawn from a package of pet food or kitty litter grins at viewers in “Laughing Cat,” while the eerily smiling woman in “The Refrigerator” was copied from a baking-soda ad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
They’re swapping out traditional serif fonts and faceless boardroom photography for colorful palettes and smiling, approachable partner portraiture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
White posted a photograph on his Instagram story showing him smiling from his hospital room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
His heart gave a squeeze as he shut his eyes and pictured Pili Monteverde’s smiling face.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
