toothily
- a word derived from toothy.
Example Sentences
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Logan's bluster doesn't scare Kerry; instead, she smiles toothily at him, a lion looking at another, larger lion.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2023
“Of course,” replied a visibly affronted Diana, 19, while — oh God — her brand-new fiance smirked toothily at the camera.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 15, 2022
Sharks surrounded her, some of them grinning toothily.
From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2021
To prove the point, Victoria has included a photo in which her mother smiles toothily while, at her side, del Rio registers amusement at about the same wattage as the Mona Lisa.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 21, 2019
Admiral Faucet smiled toothily at the widow, but she gave him only a sad look in return.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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