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Smirk (Noun)

Meaning

A smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The politician's smirk as he dodged the tough questions only added to the public's distrust of him.
  • Her smirk made it clear she thought she was better than everyone else in the room.
  • The teacher tried to hide her smirk as she read the student's sloppy essay.
  • His smirk faltered for a moment when he realized he was the one who had made the mistake.
  • The celebrity's smirk in the courtroom was seen as a sign of disrespect to the judge and the law.

Hypernyms

  • Smiling
  • Grin
  • Grinning

Related Words

  • Smirk (verb)
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