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.
are smiling
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present progressiveof smile.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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They are smiling now as they play together in the sand at al-Mawasi tent camp in southern Gaza, but the children of the Masri family have survived horrific events.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2025
I don’t know which gods are smiling on Southwest, but Garris’ TikTok post could not have come at a better moment for the beleaguered Dallas-based airline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
My dad said, “I play for smiles. If they are smiling, I am doing my job right, if not, I have to change it up to fit with what they want.”
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2023
The basketball gods are smiling down on us.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 20, 2023
Her eyes crease and slant upward as if they are smiling.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
