simper
verb (used without object)
to smile in a silly, self-conscious way.
was simpering
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past progressiveof simper.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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His smile was simpering but seemed to hide a sneer.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
Jane was simpering up at him in a way she had never looked at me.
From Explorers of the Dawn by Christopher Morley
The little fellow was simpering, and tottered drowsily to and fro.
From Dr. Dumany's Wife by Mór Jókai
Mattie put it behind her, and then scowled down a lack-a-daisical footman, who was simpering at her between a Family Herald and a portrait of T. P. Cooke.
From Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 1 of 3) by Frederick William Robinson
Her mouth was simpering, but her eyes had that sharp, predatory look he had seen before.
From The Desert Fiddler by William H. (William Henry) Hamby
