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Meaning of smirk
a slight, often annoying or displeasing smile
Etymology of smirk
The word "smirk" originated in the mid-16th century, likely derived from the Old English word "smiercian," which means "to smile" or "to laugh," and the Middle English word "merken," which means "to mark" or "to notice"
Historically, the word "smirk" was used to describe a slight, often involuntary smile, and over time, it has evolved to convey a sense of annoyance, displeasure, or scorn
Synonyms
sneer
grin
simper
leer
smile
beam
glow
glitter
sparkle
glimmer
flicker
dart
glance
peek
peep
glimpse
gaze
stare
gawk
gape
leer
wink
blink
twitch
pout
moue
scowl
frown
glower
sneer
snicker
snide
smirkle
quiver
quirk
curl
pucker
purse
dimple
chuckle
snort
laugh
titter
giggle
guffaw
smirk
leer
beam
glow
Definitions
- A slight, often involuntary smile, typically expressing amusement, smugness, or scorn
- * A facial expression characterized by a slight, often annoying or displeasing smile
Usage Examples
- The student couldn't help but smirk when the teacher made a joke about the homework assignment
- * The politician's smirk during the debate was seen as arrogant and off-putting to some viewers
- * The little girl's smirk as she blew out the candles on her birthday cake was adorable
Antonyms
frown
scowl
glower
pout
sulk
gloom
glumness
sadness
sorrow
melancholy
despair
despondency
dreariness
dismalness
bleakness
somberness
seriousness
solemnity
gravity
sternness
austerity
soberness
gloominess