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GRINNING

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There are 5 meanings of the word Grinning.

How to pronounce grinning:

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Grinning - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grin5smile7smiling10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
facial expressionfacial gesture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grinning - as a verb

To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.

Example: "Why do you grin?  did i say something funny?"

To express by grinning.

Example: "She grinned pleasure at his embarrassment."

To show the teeth, like a snarling dog.

To grin as part of producing a particular facial expression, such as a smile or sneer.

Example: "He grinned a broad smile when i told him the result."

Example Sentences

"He entered the room with a grinning face."
"She gave me a grinning look before leaving."
"The children ran past us, grinning from ear to ear."
"I couldn't help but notice his grinning eyes."
"He wore a grinning mask on Halloween."
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Word Game Points

Is GRINNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grinning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GRINNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is GRINNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grinning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRINNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is GRINNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grinning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRINNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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