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Verb: smile  smI(-u)l
  1. Change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
    "She smiled warmly at the compliment"
     
  2. Express with a smile
    "She smiled her thanks"
Noun: smile  smI(-u)l
  1. A facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
    "His broad smile lit up the room";
    - smiling, grin, grinning

Derived forms: smiling, smiles, smiled

Type of: evince [formal], express, facial expression, facial gesture, grimace, make a face, pull a face [informal], show

Encyclopedia: Smile, Smile, Smile