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smirking

  • present participle of smirk.
  • a word derived from smirk.

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Smirking at the camera, the two explained that they weren’t able to visit the cathedral because they didn’t bring the right footwear for the snow in Salisbury during their visit.

From Salon • Oct. 17, 2018

Smirking at Edward and the boyhood pals who’ve dared to enter her woods, she “flies” — born aloft on the upraised arms of the dancer-trees — to confront them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2018

Smirking, Kulagin unbuttoned his shirt and grunted when he pulled it off.

From The Verge • Jun. 17, 2018

Smirking behind their hands during the group leader’s preachy blather, they form an instant bond.

From Slate • Jul. 6, 2016

Smirking, he nodded to a blue-uniformed man strolling down the midway.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros