smirk
verb (used without object)
to smile in an affected, smug, or offensively familiar way.
smirks
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pluralof smirk.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof smirk (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
smirkverb (used without object)to smile in an affected, smug, or offensively familiar way.
Example Sentences
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The Japanese trio come on stage with serious, even imposing, expressions, but it was not long before they couldn't help themselves – first with a few smirks and then breaking out into infectious grins.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
The leader of the separatist Bloc Quebecois, Yves‑Francois Blanchet, drew smirks with his May critique of Alberta's prospective independence.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
Xavi smirks and sings back to them, creating an even bigger commotion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2025
Her expressive smirks and body language alone communicates so much of Venetia’s sense of arrogance, boredom and entitlement.
From Salon ● Dec. 31, 2023
Across the room, Eric smirks at Al, and turns one of the rings in his eyebrow.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
