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Smilingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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smilingly

 

[ ˈsmaɪlɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

Smilingly is an adverb that describes the action of doing something while smiling. This word conveys a sense of friendliness and cheerfulness. It is often used to indicate a positive demeanor or a joyful interaction. When someone speaks or reacts smilingly, it typically enhances the warmth and receptivity of the encounter.

Synonyms

cheerfully, grinningly, joyfully

Examples of usage

  • She answered the question smilingly.
  • He walked into the room smilingly, bringing joy to everyone.
  • They greeted us smilingly as we arrived.
  • He accepted the compliment smilingly.

Translations

Translations of the word "smilingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sorridentemente

🇮🇳 मुस्कुराते हुए

🇩🇪 lächelnd

🇮🇩 sambil tersenyum

🇺🇦 усміхаючись

🇵🇱 uśmiechając się

🇯🇵 笑いながら (わらいながら)

🇫🇷 souriant

🇪🇸 sonriendo

🇹🇷 gülümseyerek

🇰🇷 미소 지으며 (miso ji-eumyeo)

🇸🇦 مبتسمًا (mubtasiman)

🇨🇿 usměvavě

🇸🇰 úsmevom

🇨🇳 微笑着 (wēixiàozhe)

🇸🇮 smeškajoč

🇮🇸 brosandi

🇰🇿 күлкімен (kulkimen)

🇬🇪 მოსწრებულად (mositsrebulad)

🇦🇿 gülərək

🇲🇽 sonriendo

Word origin

The word 'smilingly' derives from the root word 'smile', which originates from the Old English 'smilan', meaning to smile or to show one's teeth in a cheerful or friendly manner. The suffix '-ly' is commonly added to adjectives to form adverbs in English, indicating the manner of an action. The transformation of 'smile' into 'smilingly' emphasizes not only the act of smiling itself, but the emotional quality associated with it. Over time, the usage of 'smilingly' has evolved to describe a range of contexts where a smile accompanies an action or statement, enhancing communication by making it more pleasant and inviting.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,272, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.