as in laughing
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1
as in grinning
to express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward
the soldier smiled in pleasure when he saw the giant sign welcoming him home
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2
as in sneering
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
smiled at their ridiculous antics and walked away in disgust
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smiling
Verb
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In a somewhat dystopian but highly sentimental video shown at the presentation, a woman drives along a desolate road in search of a sunrise, describing her favorite colors and laughing along with the Saloon concept.—
Abigail Bassett,
Ars Technica,
8 Jan. 2025 -
There was no shouting or laughing.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The video, lighthearted and humorous, captured a moment of pure surprise that has sparked plenty of amused comments among viewers gushing over the sleeping canines.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Users React Commentators were both concerned and amused.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Just two weeks earlier, a jovial Manning recalled working with Jimmy Page and other giants of the music biz in an interview spanning his career from El Paso to Memphis, the Bahamas, and back.—
Jim Beaugez,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2025
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The restaurant has the vibe of a upscale yet relaxed pub complete with dark wood furniture and jovial bartenders who tend the lengthy and prominent bar.—
Cindy Carcamo,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Afterwards, the trap would have released the insect, to go on their merry way.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
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Personal differences, school commitments, and career opportunities threaten to permanently break up the merry band of role-players.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The same could be said of The Wiggles—their music and performances have become a gleeful rite of passage, with no end in sight.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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The line had the Barbican audience whooping with irresistible, gleeful laughter.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of its usual jolly cartoons, the channel began broadcasting footage of Russian military parades accompanied by music of the Russian nationalist singer Oleg Gazmanov.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The same jolly collection also returns to the Top Streaming Albums chart for another year.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Suddenly, everyone’s wardrobe is far more cheerful, nature is blooming in every corner, and our favorite brands begin unveiling fresh colorways inspired by the season’s change.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Many Faces of Organizational Silence Toxic positivity isn't just about being excessively cheerful.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Where to stay: Interior designer Mark D. Sikes has infused his signature blue-and-white palette into the cheery 28-room Holiday House in downtown Palm Springs—just a 10-minute walk to the vintage market.—
Sara Bliss,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Breakfast at the brightly marbled Fountain restaurant is a cheery way to wake up and look out on the Court of the Palms that fronts the San Jose Museum of Art.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Smiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smiling. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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