Simpering Meaning in English
word · lemma: simper
ˈsɪmpɝ
SIM-per-ing
sˈɪmpəɹɪŋ
SIM-puh-ring
释义
Showing a silly, self-conscious, or fake smile, often in a way that seems insincere or meant to impress.
用法与细微差别
'Simpering' is usually negative, suggesting insincerity or silliness. Common in descriptions of fake politeness or awkward attempts to impress. Not used for genuine or joyful smiles. Often appears before nouns ('a simpering waiter').
Spanish: sonriente tontamente - sonriendo de manera afectadaPortuguese (BR): sorrindo de modo afetado - sorriso forçadoPortuguese (PT): sorrindo de forma afetada - sorriso forçadoChinese (Simplified): 傻笑 - 做作地笑Chinese (Traditional): 傻笑 - 做作地笑Hindi: मूर्खतापूर्ण मुस्कानArabic: ابتسامة متصنعة - ابتسامة حمقاءBengali: বোকাভাবে হাসা - ভান করা হাসিRussian: глупо улыбаться - жеманничатьJapanese: にやにや笑う - 愛想笑いするVietnamese: cười điệu - cười giả tạoKorean: 얄밉게 웃다 - 억지로 웃다Turkish: yapmacık sırıtmak - yapay bir şekilde gülümsemekUrdu: بناؤٹی مسکراہٹ - بناوٹی انداز میں ہنسناIndonesian: tersenyum dibuat-buat - tersenyum pura-pura
例句
She greeted us with a simpering smile.
basic
The waiter gave a simpering reply to the guests.
basic
He stood there, simpering at his boss.
basic
Stop simpering and say what you really mean.
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Her simpering made the whole conversation awkward.
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I can't stand his simpering whenever the boss is around.
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