Definitions

1. noun

a facial expression characterized by the rising of the corners of the mouth and the glazing of the eyes, typically expressing pleasure, happiness, or amusement.

“She broke into a warm smile when she saw her grandchild.”

2. verb

to bend or curve upward, especially at the corners, as of the mouth; to express pleasure, happiness, or amusement by curving the mouth upward.

“The little girl smiled when she received her birthday gift.”

3. verb

to smile in a way that suggests something is not serious or is being done in a playful way.

“He smiled and said it was just a joke.”

4. noun

a smile or smiling face, often used as an emblem or a symbol of joy and happiness.

“The company used a smiling face as their logo.”