smiling

• Describe a una persona o rostro que expresa alegría elevando las comisuras de la boca.

Describes a person or face that is showing a happy expression by turning up the corners of the mouth.

1. Showing happiness or optimismA1formal

   Having a facial expression that indicates pleasure, amusement, or friendliness, often associated with a positive outlook.

   sonriente

   • The smiling child greeted everyone at the party.
   • She had a smiling face that brightened the room.
   • He remained smiling despite the difficult news.

   Sinónimosbeamingbrightcheerfulgrinninghappylaughingoptimisticradiantsmileysunny

   Antónimosfrowninggloweringscowling

• Sustantivo que designa la expresión facial caracterizada por elevar las comisuras de la boca, generalmente para mostrar placer, alegría o diversión.

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 pleasureA1formal

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

   Sonrisa

   • Her smiling was contagious and made everyone feel happy.
   • The child's smiling brightened the whole room.
   • A simple smiling can make a big difference in a conversation.

   Sinónimosbeamgrinsmile

   Antónimosfrowningscowling

• Verbo que denota la acción de formar una expresión facial con los labios curvados hacia arriba, típicamente indicando alegría, amabilidad, placer o diversión. También puede referirse a una sonrisa leve o una mueca similar.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression.

1. Form a smileA1formal

   To form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up.

   sonreír

   • She smiled at the baby.
   • He smiled happily when he saw his friends.
   • The teacher smiled and encouraged the students.

   Sinónimosbeamgrin

   Antónimosfrownscowl

2. Express with a smileA2informal

   To express a particular feeling or attitude by smiling.

   expresar con una sonrisa

   • She smiled her thanks to the waiter.
   • He smiled his agreement with the plan.
   • They smiled their approval of the new idea.