smile — A pleased, kind, or amused facial expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A pleased, kind, or amused facial expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up
Pronunciation (IPA): /smaɪl/
Example Sentences
- His smile was so wide that his cheeks hurt from laughing at the cat video.
- She practiced her job interview smile in the mirror for an hour.
- The baby's first smile melted everyone's heart in the room.
smile
NOUN[/smaɪl/]
A pleased, kind, or amused facial expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up
A young girl shows a bright smile upon seeing heart-shaped pancakes
After running every mile, they cross the line with a smile!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'smilen', influenced by Scandinavian languages. It is related to Danish 'smile' and Norwegian 'smila', suggesting a Norse origin for this expression of facial amusement.
Breakdown
Middle English 'smilen' (to smile) evolved into modern English 'smile', with the final -n suffix characteristic of Middle English verb forms gradually disappearing in modern usage.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His smile was so wide that his cheeks hurt from laughing at the cat video.”
“She practiced her job interview smile in the mirror for an hour.”
“The baby's first smile melted everyone's heart in the room.”
“He tried to smile while eating the extremely spicy kimchi, but failed miserably.”
“A genuine smile can make someone's day brighter.”
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