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Meaning of smiling
The primary meaning of "smiling" is to have a facial expression characterized by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth, typically expressing pleasure, joy, or amusement.
Etymology of smiling
The word "smiling" comes from the Old English word "smilian", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "smiljan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "smei-", both of which are related to facial expressions and emotions
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe a pleasant or friendly facial expression
Synonyms
Definitions
- Having or characterized by a smile, expressing pleasure, joy, or amusement
- * Forming or having a pleasant or friendly expression
Usage Examples
- She was smiling as she walked down the street, enjoying the warm sunshine
- * The children were smiling and laughing as they played in the park
- * He was smiling to himself as he thought about the good news he had just received
Antonyms
frowning
scowling
gloomy
somber
serious
solemn
sad
unhappy
miserable
depressed
melancholy
glum
sullen
morose
dismal
dreary
despondent
disheartened
disappointed
unhappy
sorrowful