smiled

[smaɪld]

smiled Definition

to form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed.

Using smiled: Examples

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

• Example

  She smiled at me when I walked in.

• Example

  He smiled broadly at the news.

• Example

  I smiled politely and nodded my head.

• Example

  The baby smiled for the first time.

smiled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for smiled

• beamed
• smirked
• grinned

Antonyms for smiled

• frowned
• scowled

Phrases with smiled

• smile away

  to smile continuously and happily

  Example

  She smiled away as she reminisced about her childhood.

• wipe the smile off someone's face

  to make someone stop feeling happy or proud

  Example

  The teacher wiped the smile off his face by giving him a failing grade.

• know something like a book

  to know something very well

  Example

  She knows the city like a book and can give you directions to anywhere.

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Summary: smiled in Brief

'Smiled' [smaɪld] is a verb that means to form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed. It is often used to express happiness or amusement, as in 'She smiled at me when I walked in.' 'Smiled' has synonyms like 'grinned,' 'beamed,' and 'smirked,' and antonyms like 'frowned' and 'scowled.'