smile | Definition of smile

Synonyms and Antonyms of smile

1 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 of smile

Words Related to smile

Near Antonyms of smile

frown, glare, gloom, glower, lower (also lour), scowl

2 to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions

smiled at their ridiculous antics and walked away in disgust

Synonyms of smile

laugh, sneer, snicker, snigger

Words Related to smile

catcall, deride, gibe (or jibe), hoot, insult, jeer, mock, ridicule

decry, despise, disdain

scoff (at), scorn

bad-mouth, belittle, disparage, pooh-pooh (also pooh), put down

heckle, jive, razz, rib, ride, taunt, tease, torment