n. A facial expression characterized by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth and indicating pleasure, amusement, or derision. v. smiled, smil·ing, smiles v.intr. 1. To have or form a smile. 2. a. To look with favor or approval: Fortune smiled on our efforts. b. To express cheerful acceptance or equanimity: We smiled at the bad weather and kept going. v.tr. To express with a smile: Grandmother smiled her consent. [From Middle English smilen, to smile, probably of Scandinavian origin; see smei- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] smiler n. smiling·ly adv. |
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