smiled
word · lemma: smile
/ˈsmaɪɫd/
smyld
/smˈaɪld/
smyld
Definition
Made a happy or pleased expression by moving the corners of your mouth upward.
Usage & Nuances
Past tense of 'smile.' Used for people, animals, or even things (metaphorically: 'the moon smiled'). Often followed by 'at' to show the person or thing being smiled at. Common in stories and conversation.
Spanish: sonrióPortuguese (BR): sorriuPortuguese (PT): sorriuChinese (Simplified): 微笑了Chinese (Traditional): 微笑了Hindi: मुस्करायाArabic: ابتسمBengali: হেসেছিলRussian: улыбнулся - улыбнуласьJapanese: 微笑んだVietnamese: mỉm cườiKorean: 미소지었다Turkish: gülümsediUrdu: مسکرایا - مسکرائیIndonesian: tersenyum
Example Sentences
She smiled at her friend.
basic
The baby smiled for the first time.
basic
He smiled when he saw the cake.
basic
She smiled and waved goodbye.
natural
He just smiled, saying nothing.
natural
The teacher smiled at the students' answers.
natural