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smiling

UK
/ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
smiling back
smiling down
smiling up

Translations

smilingnoun
Her smiling was contagious, spreading joy to everyone in the room.
Son sourire était contagieux et apportait de la joie à tout le monde dans la pièce.
Synonyms
simper
smirk
beam
grin
smile
smilinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsmaɪ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmaɪ.lɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that is smiling; generally non-gradable.
souriantSe dit d'une personne, d'un visage ou d'une expression.
She had a smiling face that brightened everyone's day.
Elle avait un visage souriant qui égayait la journée de tout le monde.
Additional translations
clémentEmploi littéraire ou météorologique pour une ambiance favorable, un ciel agréable.
Synonyms
happy
radiant
joyful
cheerful
grinning
beaming
Antonyms
scowling
frowning
smileverb

smiling

Gerund

smiled
Past Simple
smiled
Past Participle
smiling
Gerund
UK
/smaɪl/
US
/smaɪl/
She couldn't help but smile when she saw the surprise party her friends had organized.
Elle n'a pas pu s'empêcher de sourire en voyant la fête surprise que ses amis avaient organisée.
Synonyms
beam
grin
show teeth
laugh
smirk
Antonyms
scowl
frown

Definitions

smilingnoun
The action or an instance of forming one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up.
Her smiling was contagious, spreading joy to everyone in the room.
smilinggerund / present participle
Having or characterized by a smile.
She had a smiling face that brightened everyone's day.
Expressing or showing pleasure, kindness, or amusement.
The smiling waiter made the dining experience more enjoyable.
Bright and pleasant; indicative of favourable conditions.
Under smiling skies, the hikers set off early in the morning.
smileverb
To form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed.
She couldn't help but smile when she saw the surprise party her friends had organized.
To express or appear to express pleasure, amusement, or friendliness.
He smiled at the compliment, feeling genuinely appreciated.
To convey or express (something) by means of a smile.
He smiled his thanks and hurried out of the room.
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