simper
verb
sim·per
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simpering\ ˈsim-p(ə-)riŋ
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Definition of simper
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to smile in a silly manner
: to say with a simper
simpered an apology
simper
nounDefinition of simper (Entry 2 of 2)
: a silly smile : smirk
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Other Words from simper
Verb
simperer
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noun
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noun
Examples of simper in a Sentence
Verb
He simpered and smirked while he talked to the boss. She simpered that she had gone to all this trouble for a reason.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
In recent seasons, Philip has retreated from the world of derring-do, embracing instead a simpering self-help doctrine emblematic of the era, while Elizabeth has turned into an ever more remorseless assassin. — Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, "Sex, Spies, and Clunky Computers on “The Americans”," 7 Mar. 2017 Lastly, Colman does beleaguered, long-suffering wife like a champ, turning what could be simpering roles into simmering ones. — Vogue, "Why Olivia Colman Is The Crown’s Perfect New Queen," 29 Oct. 2017 This story of bumbling boors, chiseling social climbers, and simpering fops gallivanting and scheming around the London countryside is crisply performed by a uniformly excellent cast. — Steve Heisler, Chicago Reader, "Arts / Do This ‘Amy Krouse Rosenthal: A Beauty Salon’ at Carrie Secrist Gallery, Kyle Mooney at Thalia Hall, and more things to do this week in Chicago," 10 July 2017 This story of bumbling boors, chiseling social climbers, and simpering fops gallivanting and scheming around the London countryside is crisply performed by a uniformly excellent cast. — Steve Heisler, Chicago Reader, "Arts / Do This ‘Amy Krouse Rosenthal: A Beauty Salon’ at Carrie Secrist Gallery, Kyle Mooney at Thalia Hall, and more things to do this week in Chicago," 10 July 2017 This story of bumbling boors, chiseling social climbers, and simpering fops gallivanting and scheming around the London countryside is crisply performed by a uniformly excellent cast. — Steve Heisler, Chicago Reader, "Arts / Do This ‘Amy Krouse Rosenthal: A Beauty Salon’ at Carrie Secrist Gallery, Kyle Mooney at Thalia Hall, and more things to do this week in Chicago," 10 July 2017 This story of bumbling boors, chiseling social climbers, and simpering fops gallivanting and scheming around the London countryside is crisply performed by a uniformly excellent cast. — Steve Heisler, Chicago Reader, "Arts / Do This ‘Amy Krouse Rosenthal: A Beauty Salon’ at Carrie Secrist Gallery, Kyle Mooney at Thalia Hall, and more things to do this week in Chicago," 10 July 2017 This story of bumbling boors, chiseling social climbers, and simpering fops gallivanting and scheming around the London countryside is crisply performed by a uniformly excellent cast. — Chicago Reader, "Bette Davis Ain’t for Sissies," 22 June 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Today’s announcement marks the emergence of a new GE, a high-tech industrial GE — simper, stronger, a more focused company at the core. — Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, "GE to shrink again with cuts," 26 June 2018 Al Capone lived as a schoolyard bully, died in a simper with a brain et by syphilis, and lives on through eternity as a cigarillo mascot and gimme film role for dark-haired white actors who want a chance to really chew some scenery. — Paul Dailing, Chicago Reader, "Why does Chicago continue to embrace Al Capone?," 21 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'simper.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for simper
simper
verb
English Language Learners Definition of simper
: to smile in a way that is not sincere or natural
: to say (something) in a way that is not sincere or natural
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simper
verb
sim·per
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simpered;
simpering
Kids Definition of simper
: to smile or speak in a way that is not sincere or natural