unsmilingly
- a word derived from smile.
Example Sentences
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For years he sat in the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, quietly and unsmilingly signing books.
From BBC • May 25, 2018
A couple of haggard sports journalists squinted unsmilingly at their notepads.
From The Guardian • Apr. 24, 2018
He continued in this vein, as Tyrie peered unsmilingly at him, acid in his voice.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2016
At a punishing two and a half hours, it’s all very turgid and unsmilingly sober — the direct opposite of the sprightly, witty, visually vibrant “Avengers” movies — but there are bright spots.
From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2016
Then the lids opened, revealing pale pools of blue vagueness that finally solidified into points that froze upon the vet, who looked down unsmilingly.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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