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.
smilelessly
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a word derived from
smile.
Example Sentences
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"Don't you think that Methodists go to heaven as well as Presbyterians?" asked Anne smilelessly.
From Anne's House of Dreams by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)
"I'm as well as can be expected, thank you," said Anne smilelessly.
From Anne of Green Gables by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)
And Mrs. Day, her heart full of her own unhappy boy, went forward with a weary step, and smilelessly held out a welcoming hand.
From Mrs. Day's Daughters by Mann, Mary E.
"She called to invite you formally to a Christmas house-party at the Fiskes' place in Mercerton," said Mrs. Marshall, noting smilelessly Sylvia's quick delight at the news.
From The Bent Twig by Fisher, Dorothy Canfield
Mose took the chair opposite and looked at her smilelessly.
From The Eagle's Heart by Garland, Hamlin
