smile

smile

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈsmaɪl/]

Senses

1. smile (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement, goodwill, or anxiety.

Example: She's got a perfect smile.

2. smile (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Favour; propitious regard.

Example: the smile of the gods

3. smile (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A drink bought by one person for another.

4. smile (verb) — sense 4

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

Example: When you smile, the whole world smiles with you.

5. smile (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To express by smiling.

Example: to smile consent, or a welcome

6. smile (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To express amusement, pleasure, or love and kindness.

Example: When last I saw thy young blue eyes, they smiled.

Structure of the word

Roots:
  • smey (Proto-Indo-European)

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