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grinning

UK
/ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/

Translations

grinninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
Participial adjective derived from the verb 'grin', describing something or someone that is smiling broadly.
souriantQui affiche un large sourire, souvent avec une nuance de joie ou d’amusement.
She walked into the room with a grinning expression, clearly pleased with the surprise.
Elle est entrée dans la pièce avec une expression souriante, visiblement ravie de la surprise.
Synonyms
smiling
beaming
gleeful
radiant
cheerful
grinningnoun
UK
/ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as a noun, meaning the act or state of smiling broadly.
sourireAu sens d’un large sourire, souvent voyant ou habituel.
His constant grinning irritated his classmates.
Son sourire constant irritait ses camarades de classe.
Synonyms
broad smile
toothy smile
simper
smirk
beam
smile
grin
grinverb

grinning

Gerund

grinned
Past Simple
grinned
Past Participle
grinning
Gerund
UK
/ɡrɪn/
US
/ɡrɪn/
She couldn't help but grin when she received the good news.
Elle n’a pas pu s’empêcher de sourire quand elle a reçu la bonne nouvelle.
Additional translations
grimacerPour une expression des dents découvertes avec une nuance d’hostilité, de menace ou d’inconfort.
Synonyms
beam
show one's teeth
grin broadly
smirk
smile

Definitions

grinninggerund / present participle
Smiling broadly, often in a way that shows happiness or amusement.
She walked into the room with a grinning expression, clearly pleased with the surprise.
grinningnoun
The act or practice of smiling broadly, especially in a habitual or noticeable way.
His constant grinning irritated his classmates.
grinverb
To smile broadly, often showing the teeth.
She couldn't help but grin when she received the good news.
To draw back the lips and bare the teeth in anger, menace, or discomfort.
The dog grinned at the stranger, warning him not to come any closer.
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