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Definition of "smile" []

  • A facial expression characterized by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth and indicating pleasure, amusement, or derision. (noun)
  • A pleasant or favorable disposition or aspect. (noun)
  • To have or form a smile. (verb-intransitive)
  • To look with favor or approval: Fortune smiled on our efforts. (verb-intransitive)
  • To express cheerful acceptance or equanimity: We smiled at the bad weather and kept going. (verb-intransitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "smile" in a sentence
  • "Tomorrow imma smile and be happy Ü and imma talk to mary who will also be alone for Valentines Day Imma be on the phone wif her just talking so that we wont be alone * smile* I miss Mary although she seemed like a bad friend but I realize that she needed a friend too I miss her so much and I miss Sergio too. .aww I wanna go back ..."
  • "Alas, I have no dowry to give you, save the blessing of your dear old -- your dear fond, _fond_ father, _ (kisses her forehead) _ But only obey me in this, and Lady Fortune will smile on us all -- smile -- _smile_."
  • "It is beautiful, feels unbelievable and just puts a big ole smile on my face * smile*"