smiling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of forming a smiling face, typically involving a curved smile and the raising of the cheeks.

  - "He smiled at me when I entered the room."
  - "The baby started smiling at her mother."

• Noun

  A feeling of pleasure, joy, or amusement.

  - "I'm feeling a lot of smiling these days."
  - "The comedian's jokes brought smiles to everyone's faces."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1661704"

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Antonyms

unsmiling

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smiling
piling , filing , wiling , piling , ailing

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Variants

List of all variants of smiling that leads to same result
smile , smiled , smiler , smilers , smiles , smiling , smilingly , smile from ear to ear , smiled from ear to ear , smiles from ear to ear , smiling from ear to ear

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'smiling' comes from the Old English word 'smilian', which means 'to smile'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. A study found that people who smile more often live longer than those who don't.

2. The average person smiles about 20 times a day.

3. Smiling can help reduce stress and improve mood.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Facial expression: Smiling is a type of facial expression that involves the muscles around the mouth and eyes.

2. Body language: Smiling is an essential part of nonverbal communication and body language.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Smiling is a universal expression of happiness and friendliness. It has been used extensively in art, literature, and music. For instance, the Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile has fascinated art lovers for centuries.

How to Memorize "smiling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself making a smiling face in the mirror. Imagine the muscles around your mouth curving up and the corners of your eyes crinkling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smiling' with the feeling of happiness and joy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Silly Monkeys Jumping In Trees' to remember the different forms of the verb 'to smile'.

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