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Definition smile in American English

smile noun

[countable] noun
/smaɪl/

▪ beaming, dazzling, faint, knowing, radiant, rueful, slight, slow, wry

1

an expression on your face in which you raise the corners of your mouth because you are happy, pleased, or being friendly, or because you think something is funny

Example

a tall man with a faint smile on his face

Example

She allowed herself a small smile of satisfaction.

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Definition smile in American English