smiling Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
   grinning; smile; grin.
   
2. verb change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
   smile.
   
3. verb express with a smile
   smile.
   
   • She smiled her thanks
4. adjective satellite smiling with happiness or optimism
   twinkly; beamish.
   
   • Come to my arms, my beamish boy!"- Lewis Carroll
   • a room of smiling faces
   • a round red twinkly Santa Claus

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