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.
smiled
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past participleof smile.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof smile.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
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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But Benn smiled as his weight was announced at the official weigh-in.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Carrying backpacks and duffel bags, and wearing civilian clothes, crew members smiled and waved at a small crowd that had assembled to meet them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
He smiled and nodded in thanks after a supporter in the public gallery shouted "hang in there!"
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
I smiled and left the courthouse bouncing up and down as I contacted my editor in D.C. to let him know I’d commandeered a golden quote.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
I smiled and filed the journal in the bottom of my bag.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
