half-smile

noun

1. a smile that is uncertain or short-lived

Example Sentences

In photographs, a slight tilt to the head, one hand placed strategically on a hip is completed with a forced half-smile.

From The Daily Beast

This was said with a comical air of doubt, and a half smile, which sent a ripple of laughter over the charming face.

From Project Gutenberg

With a half-smile he rose, and going to the door he bade his page who was idling in the anteroom go summon the captain.

From Project Gutenberg

A blush tinged Lady Hartledon's face as she looked out at the soft rain, and a half-smile parted her lips.

From Project Gutenberg

She sat leaning forward, looking out at the mountains with steady eyes that had a half-smile in them.

From Project Gutenberg

Her red lips like dew-drenched roses—luscious, pure, alluring, were parted a little in a half smile.

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