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"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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  

Suggested Resources(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. smile

   Song lyrics by smile -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by smile on the Lyrics.com website.

Etymology and Origins(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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.”

Matched Categories

1. • Express
   • Grimace

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

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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. Bryant McGill:

   The joy and smile of even one child is worth more than the prancing intellects of a thousand men.

2. Brian Katrek:

   ( I noticed) the way he marks his golf ball is with his sons' names on it, i picked up his golf ball and I see one son's name on one side and one son's name on the other side, and I asked him about it. And he had a gigantic smile on his face -- and now you know you are going to be talking about stuff that he loves. ... He was a proud dad.

3. Joanna Bonder:

   With Free Donut Wednesdays, we’re excited to give our DD Perks members a free sweet treat to help beat the midweek slump and keep them running with a smile.

4. Daniel Chase:

   smile. happy looks good on you

5. Og Mandino:

   Build this day on a foundation of pleasant thoughts. Never fret at any imperfections that you fear may impede your progress. Remind yourself, as often as necessary, that you are a creature of God and have the power to achieve any dream by lifting up your thoughts. You can fly when you decide that you can. Never consider yourself defeated again. Let the vision in your heart be in your life's blueprint. Smile!

Images & Illustrations of smile

Popularity rank by frequency of use