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Meaning of smilingly
The primary meaning of "smilingly" is in a pleasant and friendly manner, often showing happiness or amusement.
Etymology of smilingly
The word "smilingly" is derived from the verb "smile", which originated from Old English "smilian", and the adverbial suffix "-ly", which forms an adverb from an adjective, indicating the manner of an action.
Synonyms
affably
amiably
cheerfully
cordially
delightfully
genially
gladly
gladly
happily
joyfully
kindly
lightheartedly
merrily
pleasantly
joyously
blissfully
euphorically
elatedly
radiantly
beamingly
warmly
sunnily
brightly
airily
lightly
gently
softly
sweetly
winsomely
Definitions
- With a smile, in a smiling manner
- * In a pleasant and friendly way, often showing happiness or amusement
Usage Examples
- She smiledly greeted her friends at the party, happy to see them after a long time.
- * He smiledly accepted the award, his face beaming with pride and joy.
Antonyms
gloomily
sadly
unhappily
miserably
melancholically
sorrowfully
mournfully
dismal
drearily
bleakly
coldly
harshly
gruffly
brusquely
rudely
curtly
abruptly
sharply
scowlingly
frowningly
disapprovingly