smiles
word · lemma: smile
/ˈsmaɪɫz/
smylz
/smˈaɪlz/
smylz
Definition
A smile is a happy or friendly expression made by turning up the corners of your mouth. 'Smiles' is the plural form and refers to more than one smile.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a noun here because the input is plural. Common combinations include 'big smiles', 'warm smiles', and 'put a smile on someone's face'. Don't confuse the noun 'smile/smiles' with the verb 'smile/smiles' as in 'She smiles a lot'.
Spanish: sonrisasPortuguese (BR): sorrisosPortuguese (PT): sorrisosChinese (Simplified): 微笑 - 笑容Chinese (Traditional): 微笑 - 笑容Hindi: मुस्कानेंArabic: ابتساماتBengali: হাসিRussian: улыбкиJapanese: 笑顔Vietnamese: nụ cườiKorean: 미소Turkish: gülümsemelerUrdu: مسکراہٹیںIndonesian: senyuman
Example Sentences
The children had big smiles on their faces.
basic
We saw many smiles at the party.
basic
A few polite smiles later, the awkward meeting was over.
natural
Her photos always show bright smiles.
basic
After the good news, there were smiles all around.
natural
The team's tired smiles said it had been a long day.
natural