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.

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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. Biyoo:

   One of the greatest feelings you'll ever get - knowing that you are the reason behind another persons' smile.

2. Dushyant Kumar:

   So we want to make sure they don't feel left out, the smile on their face gives you a lot of satisfaction.

3. The Swiss:

   Just thinking about it, getting to 100 is completely insane, I don't know how you did that. I'd be happy with 100( match) wins... I'm joking, it's an honor playing Roger Federer... I've been idolizing Roger Federer since I was six and watching Roger Federer on TV, I was just like you guys... I had the biggest smile on my face.

4. Yeb Saño:

   He flashed a really enchanting smile, and held my hand for a long moment.

5. Fran Lebowitz:

   The only person throughout the day with the prettiest smile to say hurray is Breanna Holland her journey awaits with Benjamin Laisner to save her bad days!

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