smirk

/ˈsmaɪr[k]/

Definitions

1. noun

a slightly impertinent or insolent smile, especially one that suggests amusement or contempt

“The smug look on his face was a smirk that said he knew more than he was letting on.”

2. verb

to smile in a slightly impertinent or insolent way

“She smirked at her friend’s misfortune.”

Synonyms

  • smile
  • smug
  • sneer

Antonyms

  • frown
  • scowl