What does grinning mean?
Definitions for grinning
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Princeton's WordNet
smile, smiling, grin, grinningnoun
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
Wikipedia
Grinning
A smile is a facial expression formed primarily by flexing the muscles at the sides of the mouth. Some smiles include a contraction of the muscles at the corner of the eyes, an action known as a Duchenne smile. Among humans, a smile expresses delight, sociability, happiness, joy, or amusement. It is distinct from a similar but usually involuntary expression of anxiety known as a grimace. Although cross-cultural studies have shown that smiling is a means of communication throughout the world, there are large differences among different cultures, religions, and societies, with some using smiles to convey confusion or embarrassment.
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grinning
Grinning refers to the act of upturning the corners of your mouth in a wide smile that often shows your teeth, typically expressing happiness, amusement, pleasure, or an intent to be sociable.
Webster Dictionary
Grinning
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of grinning in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of grinning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of grinning in a Sentence
I was in the background, grinning like a mutt, so it didn't matter to me.
Comfort murders the passion of the soul, then walks grinning at the funeral.
The first time I saw her was in the courthouse, i just remember her staring at me and grinning. I took a deep breath and thought she was the scariest person I've ever seen. I was afraid. I could n’t look at her for the rest of the time I was there testifying. It was like she was … laughing and saying, ‘ Look at what I did. You ca n’t stop me. ’ … She just sat there and grinned.
After Prince Philip’s funeral [ in April ], they set up a meeting with the three of them - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, William and Prince Charles - with nobody else around, it did not go well. The next day, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got on a plane and left. For the unveiling of the Princess Diana statue [ in July ], a similar thing happened [ with William ]. Even though Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were grinning from ear to ear, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were walking with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle backs to each other. The queen’s platinum jubilee, which is happening next year, might be Prince Harry and Meghan Markle next chance.
I think there's value having gone this far, there's value in meeting and greeting, gripping and grinning, and just establishing a rapport. I think yes, it would be important to have the summit.
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