Grin: meaning, definitions and examples

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grin

[ ɡrɪn ]

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facial expression

To smile broadly, especially in an open or unselfconscious way.

Synonyms

beam, smile, smirk

Examples of usage

He grinned at her, revealing a row of white teeth.
She couldn't help but grin back at him.

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facial expression

A broad smile.

Synonyms

beam, smile, smirk

Examples of usage

She gave him a big grin to show her appreciation.
His face lit up with a grin of delight.

Translations

Translations of the word "grin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sorriso

🇮🇳 मुस्कान

🇩🇪 Grinsen

🇮🇩 senyuman

🇺🇦 посмішка

🇵🇱 uśmiech

🇯🇵 笑顔 (egao)

🇫🇷 sourire

🇪🇸 sonrisa

🇹🇷 gülümseme

🇰🇷 미소 (miso)

🇸🇦 ابتسامة (ibtisamah)

🇨🇿 úsměv

🇸🇰 úsmev

🇨🇳 微笑 (wēixiào)

🇸🇮 nasmeh

🇮🇸 broska

🇰🇿 күлкі (kulkі)

🇬🇪 ღიმილი (ghimili)

🇦🇿 gülümsəmə

🇲🇽 sonrisa

Word origin

The word 'grin' has Old English origins, deriving from the Proto-Germanic word 'grinjan' meaning 'to show the teeth'. Over time, the word evolved to represent a broad smile or expression of amusement. The use of 'grin' to convey happiness or amusement has been a common part of English language usage for centuries.