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.
smilelessness
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a word derived from
smile.
Example Sentences
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I'm a older man than you," resumed Neal, with precarious smilelessness, "and mebbe I've seen more of practical poltix.
From Queed by Crosby, Raymond Moreau
