smiling (n.)

  1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

    [ Syn: smile , grin , grinning ]

    smiling (adj.)

  1. smiling with happiness or optimism; Come to my arms, my beamish boy!- Lewis Carroll; a room of smiling faces; a round red twinkly Santa Claus

    [ Syn: beamish , twinkly ]

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