smirk

• Ein selbstgefälliges, spöttisches oder herablassendes Lächeln, das oft Überlegenheit oder Schadenfreude ausdrückt statt echter Freude.

A smile that expresses smugness, scorn, or self-satisfaction rather than genuine pleasure.

1. Smug or scornful smileB2formal

   A smile that expresses smugness, self-satisfaction, or scorn, often in a way that is irritating or unpleasant.

   Selbstgefälliges oder verächtliches Lächeln

   • He gave a smirk when he heard about his rival's failure.
   • Her smirk suggested she knew something the others didn't.
   • The student's smirk annoyed the teacher during the lecture.

   Synonymesimpersneer

• Verb, das eine unnatürliche, selbstgefällige oder hochnäsige Art des Lächelns bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of smiling in an affected, smug, or conceited way.

1. Smile in a smug or mocking wayB2informal

   To smile in an affected, smug, or derisive manner, often expressing superiority or amusement at someone else's expense.

   Grinsen

   • He smirked when he heard about his rival's failure.
   • She smirked at the teacher's mistake.
   • They smirked at each other after winning the argument.

   Synonymefleerleersimpersneersnicker

   Antonymefrownglowerscowl