Synonyms of smile

smile 1 of 2

verb

ˈsmī(-ə)l 

1

as in to grin

to express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward

the soldier smiled in pleasure when he saw the giant sign welcoming him home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grin
• laugh
• beam
• sneer
• smirk
• simper

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• frown
• gloom
• grimace
• glare
• lower
• scowl
• pout
• glower
• sulk

2

as in to laugh

to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions

smiled at their ridiculous antics and walked away in disgust

Synonyms & Similar Words

• laugh
• sneer
• snicker
• snigger
• snort
• sniff
• insult
• ridicule
• jeer
• disdain
• mock
• despise
• scorn
• deride
• scoff (at)
• hoot
• taunt
• tease
• gibe
• decry
• torment
• disparage
• catcall
• belittle
• ride
• rib
• heckle
• jive
• bad-mouth
• razz
• pooh-pooh
• put down

smile

2 of 2

noun

as in grin

Related Words

• grin
• smirk
• simper
• crow
• chuckle
• laughter
• whoop
• snicker
• guffaw
• giggle
• laugh
• snigger
• chortle
• belly laugh
• titter
• cackle
• horselaugh
• cachinnation
• twitter
• hee-haw
• boff
• boffola

Dissimilar Words

• cry
• groan
• sob
• moan
• wail
• face
• frown
• mouth
• grimace
• scowl
• pout
• lower

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of smile

Verb

Several employees stood and smiled at cash registers Wednesday, while customers pointed to menu boards and ordered seasonal items. — Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Some close their eyes and smile, as if a hug from Erika is a hug from Charlie. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

Noun

At this, the young defender’s eyes lit up and a broad smile spread across his face. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Photos of Mike — often in a Chicago Cubs hat and always with the world’s greatest smile — hanging with his sisters became some of my favorite posts. — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026