simper
verb (used without object)
to smile in a silly, self-conscious way.
simpered
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past participleof simper.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 simper.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
simperverb (used without object)to smile in a silly, self-conscious way.
Example Sentences
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He also simpered that he was “belied and stared at, as if I was a Rhinoceros,” escalating his bath of self-pity to exclamations that “I am in danger of being murdered without doors.”
From Slate ● Aug. 9, 2016
He just simpered and whined ineffectually, then fell under the sway of the Faith Militant’s leader – whom he should be opposing.
From The Guardian ● May 16, 2016
"At least this wee fella loves me," he simpered, nanoseconds before the cur sank its gnashers into the hand of the Souness-shunning sadsack.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 14, 2012
Early this month Gracie simpered the news that her brother had disappeared.
From Time Magazine Archive
I suppose we simpered, but he only had eyes for Beatrice.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
