Smile at Meaning in English
expression
ˈsmaɪɫ/ /ˈæt
SMY-lat
smˈaɪl/ /ˈæt
s-MYLE-at
Definition
To make a happy or friendly facial expression by turning up the corners of your mouth toward someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for showing friendliness or politeness; often takes a person or thing as the object ('smile at the camera', 'smile at a stranger'). Can be literal or metaphorical (e.g., 'smile at a problem' means react positively). Not the same as 'smile to'.
Spanish: sonreír aPortuguese (BR): sorrir paraPortuguese (PT): sorrir paraChinese (Simplified): 对...微笑Chinese (Traditional): 對...微笑Hindi: ...को मुस्करानाArabic: يبتسم لـBengali: দিকে হাসা - দিকে মুচকি হাসাRussian: улыбаться кому-то/чему-тоJapanese: 〜にほほえむVietnamese: mỉm cười vớiKorean: ~에게 미소 짓다Turkish: birine/bir şeye gülümsemekUrdu: کی طرف مسکراناIndonesian: tersenyum pada - tersenyum ke
Example Sentences
She smiled at her friend across the room.
basic
Please smile at the camera!
basic
The baby smiled at her mother.
basic
He smiled at the thought of going on vacation.
natural
Even when she was nervous, she would smile at everyone she met.
natural
Try to smile at your mistakes and learn from them.
natural