grinning

• Substantiv, das den Gesichtsausdruck bezeichnet, bei dem die Mundwinkel angehoben werden, meist um Freude oder Vergnügen auszudrücken; auch ein breites, spöttisches oder gezwungenes Lächeln.

A noun referring to a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth, usually showing pleasure or amusement.

1. Facial expression of pleasureA2formal

   A facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth, usually showing pleasure, amusement, or happiness.

   Grinsen

   • Her grinning was contagious and made everyone laugh.
   • The child's grinning showed how happy he was with the gift.
   • He couldn't stop his grinning after hearing the good news.
   • The photograph captured her grinning from ear to ear.

   Synonymebeamgrinsmile

   Antonymefrowningscowling

• Verb, das ein breites Lächeln bezeichnet, oft mit sichtbaren Zähnen, meist aus Freude, Vergnügen oder manchmal aus Nervosität.

A verb used to express a broad smile, often showing the teeth, typically indicating amusement, pleasure, or sometimes nervousness.

1. Smile broadlyA2informal

   To smile widely, often showing teeth, as an expression of amusement, pleasure, or satisfaction.

   Breit lächeln

   • She grinned at the joke.
   • He grinned from ear to ear when he heard the good news.
   • The child grinned happily at the camera.

   Synonymebeamsmilesmirk

   Antonymefrownscowl

2. Express with a grinB1informal

   To express a feeling or reaction by smiling broadly.

   Grinsen

   • He grinned his approval.
   • She grinned mischievously before revealing the surprise.
   • They grinned at each other across the table.

   Synonymebeamsmile