Grinningly: meaning, definitions and examples

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grinningly

 

[ ˈɡrɪnɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of expression

Grinningly means in a manner that shows happiness or amusement through a grin. It is often used to describe someone's facial expression or demeanor when they are cheerful or pleased.

Synonyms

cheerfully, joyfully, smilingly.

Examples of usage

  • She grinningly accepted the compliment.
  • He walked grinningly into the room, bringing joy to everyone.
  • The child grinningly showed his new toy to his friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "grinningly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sorridente

🇮🇳 मुस्कुराते हुए

🇩🇪 grinsend

🇮🇩 tersenyum

🇺🇦 усміхаючись

🇵🇱 uśmiechając się

🇯🇵 にやりと

🇫🇷 en souriant

🇪🇸 sonriendo

🇹🇷 gülümseyerek

🇰🇷 웃으며

🇸🇦 يبتسم

🇨🇿 s úsměvem

🇸🇰 s úsmevom

🇨🇳 微笑着

🇸🇮 s smehom

🇮🇸 brosandi

🇰🇿 күлкімен

🇬🇪 ლაპარაკით

🇦🇿 gülümsəyərək

🇲🇽 sonriendo

Etymology

The term 'grinningly' stems from the root word 'grin,' which is believed to have originated in the early 19th century. The word 'grin' itself can be traced back to Middle English, specifically derived from the word 'grennen,' which meant 'to snarl or show the teeth.' Over centuries, its meaning evolved, and 'grin' came to signify a smile that is broad and expressive, often revealing the teeth. The addition of the '-ly' suffix transforms the adjective 'grinning' into an adverb, thus allowing it to describe the manner in which an action is performed. This makes 'grinningly' an ideal descriptor for expressing joy or amusement in various contexts.