Smile and Smirk

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Smile

Smile verb - To express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward.

Usage example: the soldier smiled in pleasure when he saw the giant sign welcoming him home

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Smirk is a synonym for smile in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Smirk" instead the word "Smile" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like action, body, leer, grin. popular alternative

Nearby Words: smiling, smilingly, smiled, smiley

Smirk

Smirk verb - Smile affectedly or derisively.

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Synonyms for Smirk

Smile is a synonym for smirk in activity topic. You can use "Smile" instead the word "Smirk" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as action, body, leer. popular alternative

Nearby Words: smirked, smirking

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Common collocations

bit	smile bit	smirk bit
little	smile little	smirk little

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