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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"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 Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Jack Harpe looked at Racey and said smilelessly: "Wanna view the remains?"
From The Heart of the Range by William Patterson White
Rosina squared herself smilelessly, and the electric deck-light which faced her seat showed up her sobriety in unmistakable colors.
From A Woman's Will by I. H. (Isaac Henry) Caliga
At seven o'clock my grandfather comes smilelessly downstairs.
From The Story of a Bad Boy by Thomas Bailey Aldrich
"Don't you think that Methodists go to heaven as well as Presbyterians?" asked Anne smilelessly.
From Anne's House of Dreams by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery
