smiling

(noun, adjective, verb)

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.