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

1. smile, smiling, grin, grinning(verb)

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

2. smile(verb)

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

3. smile(verb)

   express with a smile

   "She smiled her thanks"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. smile(Noun)

   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. smile(Verb)

   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. Smile(verb)

   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. Smile(verb)

   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. Smile(verb)

   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. Smile(verb)

   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. Smile(verb)

   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. Smile(verb)

   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. Smile(verb)

   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. Smile(verb)

   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. Smile(verb)

   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. Smile(verb)

    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

   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.”

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. Yasuhide Nakayama:

   I hope we can all firmly work hard and join hands to cooperate, and for the two countries (Japan and Jordan) to cooperate, in order for us to see the day when the Jordanian pilot and our Japanese national Mr. Goto, can both safely return to their own countries with a smile on their faces.

2. Brad Steinle:

   All I feel now is love, but I'm thankful I had the time with The Steinle family and The Steinle family was The Steinle family, if I was able to talk to Kate right now, she would say,' Hey Brad Steinle, it's OK, just spread my memory and spread love,' and I know that would make her smile.

3. RVM:

   The minutes will Tick, the days will Pass, the Journey is Ours, Smile while it Lasts.-RVM

4. Donna Marshall:

   She was one of those kids where she would make a sad face in the room smile. She was so bubbly.

5. Lizabella Maria-Lynette:

   A smile can go a mile.

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