smiling

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
  2. verb change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
  3. verb express with a smile

In classic literature

Synonyms

smile, grin, grinning

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