Definitions for smile
smaɪlsmile

Princeton's WordNet(4.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. smile, smiling, grin, grinningverb

   a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

2. smileverb

   change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

3. smileverb

   express with a smile

   "She smiled her thanks"

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1. smilenoun

   A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth while showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement or anxiety.

   Etymology: From smilen, of origin, from smile, from *, from smīlijanan, from smeyə-. Cognate with smila, smielen, smieron, smerian, smercian, smearcian, miror. More at smirk.

2. smileverb

   or To have a smile on one's face

   Etymology: From smilen, of origin, from smile, from *, from smīlijanan, from smeyə-. Cognate with smila, smielen, smieron, smerian, smercian, smearcian, miror. More at smirk.

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1. Smileverb

   to express amusement, pleasure, moderate joy, or love and kindness, by the features of the face; to laugh silently

   Etymology: [OE. smilen; akin to Dan. smile, Sw. smila, MHG. smielen, smieren, L. mirari to wonder at, Skr. smi to smile; and probably to E. smicker. 173. Cf. Admire, Marvel, Smirk.]

2. Smileverb

   to express slight contempt by a look implying sarcasm or pity; to sneer

   Etymology: [OE. smilen; akin to Dan. smile, Sw. smila, MHG. smielen, smieren, L. mirari to wonder at, Skr. smi to smile; and probably to E. smicker. 173. Cf. Admire, Marvel, Smirk.]

3. Smileverb

   to look gay and joyous; to have an appearance suited to excite joy; as, smiling spring; smiling plenty

   Etymology: [OE. smilen; akin to Dan. smile, Sw. smila, MHG. smielen, smieren, L. mirari to wonder at, Skr. smi to smile; and probably to E. smicker. 173. Cf. Admire, Marvel, Smirk.]

4. Smileverb

   to be propitious or favorable; to favor; to countenance; -- often with on; as, to smile on one's labors

   Etymology: [OE. smilen; akin to Dan. smile, Sw. smila, MHG. smielen, smieren, L. mirari to wonder at, Skr. smi to smile; and probably to E. smicker. 173. Cf. Admire, Marvel, Smirk.]

5. Smileverb

   to express by a smile; as, to smile consent; to smile a welcome to visitors

   Etymology: [OE. smilen; akin to Dan. smile, Sw. smila, MHG. smielen, smieren, L. mirari to wonder at, Skr. smi to smile; and probably to E. smicker. 173. Cf. Admire, Marvel, Smirk.]

6. Smileverb

   to affect in a certain way with a smile

   Etymology: [OE. smilen; akin to Dan. smile, Sw. smila, MHG. smielen, smieren, L. mirari to wonder at, Skr. smi to smile; and probably to E. smicker. 173. Cf. Admire, Marvel, Smirk.]

7. Smileverb

   the act of smiling; a peculiar change or brightening of the face, which expresses pleasure, moderate joy, mirth, approbation, or kindness; -- opposed to frown

   Etymology: [OE. smilen; akin to Dan. smile, Sw. smila, MHG. smielen, smieren, L. mirari to wonder at, Skr. smi to smile; and probably to E. smicker. 173. Cf. Admire, Marvel, Smirk.]

8. Smileverb

   a somewhat similar expression of countenance, indicative of satisfaction combined with malevolent feelings, as contempt, scorn, etc; as, a scornful smile

   Etymology: [OE. smilen; akin to Dan. smile, Sw. smila, MHG. smielen, smieren, L. mirari to wonder at, Skr. smi to smile; and probably to E. smicker. 173. Cf. Admire, Marvel, Smirk.]

9. Smileverb

   favor; countenance; propitiousness; as, the smiles of Providence

   Etymology: [OE. smilen; akin to Dan. smile, Sw. smila, MHG. smielen, smieren, L. mirari to wonder at, Skr. smi to smile; and probably to E. smicker. 173. Cf. Admire, Marvel, Smirk.]

10. Smileverb

    gay or joyous appearance; as, the smiles of spring

    Etymology: [OE. smilen; akin to Dan. smile, Sw. smila, MHG. smielen, smieren, L. mirari to wonder at, Skr. smi to smile; and probably to E. smicker. 173. Cf. Admire, Marvel, Smirk.]

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1. Smile

   The Smile Sessions is a compilation album released by American rock band the Beach Boys on October 31, 2011 that focuses on abandoned recording sessions which — if completed — would have followed the Beach Boys' eleventh studio album Pet Sounds. The album features comprehensive session highlights, outtakes and an approximation of what the completed Smile album may have sounded like based on a template established in 2004 for Brian Wilson Presents Smile. The Smile Sessions received unanimous critical acclaim upon release, is ranked number 381 in Rolling Stone's 2012 list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and won the award for Best Historical Album at the 55th Grammy Awards.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Smile

   smīl, v.i. to express pleasure by the countenance: to express slight contempt: to look joyous: to be favourable.—n. act of smiling: the expression of the features in smiling: favour: (slang) a drink, a treat.—ns. Smī′ler, one who smiles; Smī′let (Shak.), a little smile.—adj. Smī′ling, wearing a smile, joyous.—adv. Smī′lingly, in a smiling manner: with a smile or look of pleasure.—n. Smī′lingness, the state of being smiling. [Scand., Sw. smila, to smile.]

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1. smile

   An expression of love and kind thoughts by an animal or human being using the mouth and eyes.

   To smile at each other is a simple gift from a human being to another or an animal and can energize our soul for the day.

   Submitted by MaryC on August 6, 2020  

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1. smile

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1. Smile

   An Americanism for a “drink.” Unlike the common run of Americanisms, there is warranty for the term. When drinking their native beverage, “pulque,” the Mexicans look at one another, and smile. This custom has obtained with them ever since Montezuma gulped down this tipple offered to him by the hand of his daughter. See “Cocktail.”

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'smile' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1582

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'smile' in Nouns Frequency: #673

3. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'smile' in Verbs Frequency: #203

Anagrams for smile »

1. limes, miles, Miles, slime

2. Miles

3. Slime

How to pronounce smile?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say smile in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of smile in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of smile in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of smile in a Sentence

1. Debasish Mridha, M.D.:

   Your smile is the twinkle of happiness. Your heart is the source of kindness. Your presence is the source of joyfulness. Your thoughts are symbols of greatness.

2. Professor Veerabhadran Ramanathan:

   I told him first two things; we are all concerned about climate change and the next sentence I said is, we are most concerned about the poorest three billion who had the least to do with this and are going to suffer the worst consequences, the Pope gave me a disarming smile, and then they said, the Holy Father wants to know what he can do about it. So I told him, 'In your speeches if you can please include us people to be better stewards of the planet.'.

3. James Comey:

   I kind of shrug and sometimes smile and laugh about it and then I have a secondary reaction, which is to be horrified at my own numb reaction, right ? we have to remind ourselves the President of the United States of America is publicly announcing that people are committing crimes, that they should be in jail.

4. RVM:

   Never worry about the Past, it brings Tears. Don’t think too much about the Future, it brings Fears. Live in the Present Moment with a Smile, it brings Cheers!

5. Ruby Kate Chitsey:

   Residents that never smile -- they melted. Nurses were crying, families members.

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