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SMILING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Smiling.

How to pronounce smiling:

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Smiling - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grin5grinning10smile7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
facial expressionfacial gesture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Smiling - as an adjective satellite

Smiling with happiness or optimism

Example: "Come to my arms, my beamish boy!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beamish14twinkly17

Smiling - as a verb

To have (a smile) on one's face.

Example: "I don't know what he's smiling about."

To express by smiling.

Example: "To smile consent, or a welcome"

To express amusement, pleasure, or love and kindness.

To look cheerful and joyous; to have an appearance suited to excite joy.

Example: "The sun smiled down from a clear summer sky."

To be propitious or favourable; to countenance.

Example: "The gods smiled on his labours."

Smiling - as an adjective

That smiles or has a smile.

Example: "Smiling children"

Example Sentences

"She had a bright, smiling face that lit up the room."
"The children played in the park with their smiling faces."
"He greeted us with a warm, smiling expression."
"I couldn't help but notice his cheerful, smiling demeanor."
"The customer thanked the cashier with a smiling gesture."
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Word Game Points

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

SMILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SMILING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, smiling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SMILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SMILING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, smiling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SMILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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