Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with smile in American Collocation
smile
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
big or happy
A radiant smile broke through her clouded face.
small or weak
She looks calm and placid, a slight smile on her lips.
showing some other emotion
The wry smile and glinting eyes hold the suggestion of mischief.
not real or sincere
He raised his eyebrows and gave me a grim half smile.
cheeky
It seems we just can’t get enough of his cheeky smile.
attractive
The boy gave a winning smile.
have or give a smile
The star flashed her famous smile and gave us some great poses.
He sounded angry but he had a smile on his face.
cause a smile
These make perfect gifts, and are always guaranteed to raise a smile.
smile reluctantly
The accused barely turned their heads, though some managed wan smiles.
‘Yes of course!’ she relplied with a smile.
Make sure everyone leaves with a smile on their face.
appear
A faint smile crossed his face at the thought.
Suddenly a smile lit up her face.
become wider
‘Well, let’s start then,’ he said, his thin smile broadening into a big grin.
disappear
Her smile faded quickly when she realized who I was.