Smirk: meaning, definitions and examples

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smirk

[ smɜːrk ]

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facial expression

To smile in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way.

Synonyms

grin, smile, sneer

Examples of usage

She smirked at me when she heard the news.
He couldn't help but smirk at his own cleverness.

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facial expression

A smug, conceited, or silly smile.

Synonyms

grin, smile, sneer

Examples of usage

She gave me a smirk of satisfaction.
His smirk told me he knew something I didn't.

Translations

Translations of the word "smirk" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sorriso maroto

🇮🇳 मुस्कान

🇩🇪 Schmunzeln

🇮🇩 senyum sinis

🇺🇦 єхидна усмішка

🇵🇱 uśmieszek

🇯🇵 にやりと笑う

🇫🇷 sourire en coin

🇪🇸 sonrisa burlona

🇹🇷 sinsi gülümseme

🇰🇷 희죽 웃음

🇸🇦 ابتسامة ساخرة

🇨🇿 úšklebek

🇸🇰 úškrn

🇨🇳 假笑

🇸🇮 nasmeh z enim kotičkom ust

🇮🇸 glott

🇰🇿 мысқылдау

🇬🇪 ირონიული ღიმილი

🇦🇿 məzəli təbəssüm

🇲🇽 sonrisa burlona

Word origin

The word 'smirk' originated from the Middle English 'smirken', which meant to smile in a smug or silly way. It has been used in English since the 16th century. The term is often associated with expressions of smugness or self-satisfaction.