Definition of smiling Smiling

/smajˈlɪŋ/ - [smayling] - smil•ing

We found 8 definitions of smiling from 5 different sources.

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What does smiling mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

smiling - smiling with happiness or optimism; "Come to my arms, my beamish boy!"- Lewis Carroll; "a room of smiling faces"; "a round red twinkly Santa Claus"
  beamish, twinkly
  cheerful being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits; "her cheerful nature"; "a cheerful greeting"; "a cheerful room"; "as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be"

Noun

smiling - a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
  smile, grin, grinning
  facial gesture, facial expression a gesture executed with the facial muscles
  simper a silly self-conscious smile
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • smiling (Noun)
    The action of the verb to smile.
  • smiling (Verb)
    Present participle of smile.
  • smiling (Adjective)
    That which smiles or has a smile.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • smiling (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Smile

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • smiling
    An upwards movement of the sides of the mouth that indicates happiness or satisfaction.

Part of speech

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  • smiling, verb, gerund of smile (infinitive).
  • smiling, noun, singular of smilings.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

smiling in sign language
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