Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
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ˈsmaɪlɪŋ
Adjective
That smiles or has a smile.
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smiling children
More examples (1)
Serene, smiling, enigmatic, she faced him with no fear whatever showing in her dark eyes. The clear light of the bright autumn morning had no terrors for youth and health like hers.
Noun
The action of the verb to smile.
Usage- Countable
- Uncountable
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Smiling takes fewer muscles than frowning.
We […] shall ascend to our Father's home of holiness, to enjoy perpetually the smilings of his face […]
Adjective
smiling with happiness or optimism
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a room of smiling faces
a round red twinkly Santa Claus
Noun
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
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