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smiled

 

[ smaɪld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

facial expression

To smile is to make a facial expression showing pleasure, amusement, or kindness, typically by turning up the corners of the mouth. Smiling often conveys warmth and friendliness and can also indicate agreement or understanding. It is a universal way of expressing happiness across cultures, though the context and reasons for smiling may vary. Smiling has positive effects on both the person smiling and those around them, as it promotes social bonding and can elevate mood.

Synonyms

beamed, grinned, smiled broadly, smirked

Examples of usage

  • She smiled at the child playing in the park.
  • He smiled when he heard the good news.
  • They exchanged smiles during the conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "smiled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sorria

🇮🇳 मुस्कुराया

🇩🇪 lächelte

🇮🇩 tersenyum

🇺🇦 усміхнувся

🇵🇱 uśmiechnął

🇯🇵 微笑んだ

🇫🇷 a souri

🇪🇸 sonrió

🇹🇷 gülümsedi

🇰🇷 미소지었다

🇸🇦 ابتسم

🇨🇿 usmál se

🇸🇰 usmial sa

🇨🇳 微笑

🇸🇮 se je nasmehnil

🇮🇸 brosti

🇰🇿 күліп

🇬🇪 იღიმოდა

🇦🇿 gülümsədi

🇲🇽 sonrió

Etymology

The word 'smiled' is the past tense of 'smile,' which has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'smīlā,' meaning 'to smile.' This Old English term is linked to several Germanic languages, highlighting a shared linguistic heritage. For instance, the Old High German 'smilōn' and the Old Norse 'smíla' also conveyed similar meanings. The notion of smiling as a demonstration of emotion has been prevalent throughout human history. It is often associated with social interaction and serves a vital role in nonverbal communication, conveying feelings of joy, acceptance, or friendliness. Over time, the word has evolved but retained its fundamental connection to expressing happiness or pleasure.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,781, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.