smile

UK
/smaɪl/
US
/smaɪl/

Translations

smilenoun
smiles
pl
UK
/smaɪl/
US
/smaɪl/
Her smile brightened the room.
Ее улыбка осветила комнату.
smileverb
smiled
Past Simple
smiled
Past Participle
smiling
Gerund
UK
/smaɪl/
US
/smaɪl/
He tends to smile sarcastically when he's annoyed.
Он склонен усмехаться саркастически, когда раздражён.
She couldn't help but smile when she saw the puppy.
Она не могла не улыбаться, когда увидела щенка.
Additional translations
Synonyms
Antonyms
smileadjective
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "smile lines")
smileadjective
UK
/smaɪl/
US
/smaɪl/
Attributive use before another noun to denote relation to a smile or smiling

Definitions

smilenoun
A facial expression characterized by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth, typically expressing pleasure, amusement, or friendliness.
Her smile lit up the room as she entered the party.
An expression of approval or favor.
The teacher gave a smile of encouragement to the student who answered correctly.
A pleasant or agreeable appearance or aspect.
The garden had a smile of spring with all the flowers in bloom.
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.
smileadjective
Used attributively before a noun to indicate connection with or characteristic of a smile or smiling.
Smile lines formed at the corners of his eyes.
smileadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a smile; occurring as the result of smiling.
She was worried about the deepening smile lines around her eyes.