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smile

The correct spelling is smile.

How to pronounce smile

/ˈsmaɪ.əl/
noun

IPA: /ˈsmaɪ.əl/

Say it like: Smi-le

The correct spelling is smile. A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or v… For example: "He always puts a smile on my face."

Usage Examples

He always puts a smile on my face.

the smile of the gods

I don't know what he's smiling about.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement or anxiety.
  2. 2.Favour; propitious regard.
  3. 3.A drink bought by one person for another.

verb

  1. 1.To have (a smile) on one's face.
  2. 2.To express by smiling.
  3. 3.To express amusement, pleasure, or love and kindness.
  4. 4.To look cheerful and joyous; to have an appearance suited to excite joy.
  5. 5.To be propitious or favourable; to countenance.

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