grins

[ɡrɪnz]

grins Definition

• 1. smiles broadly
• 2. expressions of amusement or pleasure

Using grins: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grins" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He grins from ear to ear when he hears the good news.

• Example

  She grins mischievously at her friend's joke.

• Example

  The clown grins widely as he performs his tricks.

grins Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grins

• beams
• smirks
• smiles

Antonyms for grins

• frowns
• scowls

Phrases with grins

• grin and bear it

  to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation with good humor and without complaining

  Example

  I know the job is tough, but you just have to grin and bear it.

• grin like a Cheshire cat

  to smile in a way that shows great amusement or satisfaction, often in a mysterious or mischievous way

  Example

  When asked about the surprise party, she grinned like a Cheshire cat, giving away the secret.

• wipe the grin off someone's face

  to make someone stop feeling happy or pleased, often by telling them something unpleasant

  Example

  When I told him the bad news, it wiped the grin off his face.

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Summary: grins in Brief

The verb 'grins' [ɡrɪnz] means to smile broadly, often expressing amusement or pleasure. It can be used in phrases like 'grin and bear it,' meaning to endure a difficult situation with good humor, and 'grin like a Cheshire cat,' implying great amusement or satisfaction. 'Grins' is informal and has synonyms like 'smirks' and 'beams.'