smiling
adjective
1. smiling with happiness or optimism
- a room of smiling faces
Similar word(s): cheerful, beamish, twinkly
Sentences with smiling as an adjective:
- smiling children
noun
1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
Similar word(s): grin, grinning, smile
Definition categories: communication
Sentences with smiling as a noun:
- Smiling takes fewer muscles than frowning.
verb
1. present participle of smile
- They were smiling at the children.