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smiles

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈsmaɪɫz// UK //smˈaɪlz// smiles

n. the happy expressions you make by turning up the corners of your mouth. People use them to show they are pleased or being friendly.

n. facial expressions formed by flexing the muscles near both ends of the mouth, typically indicating pleasure, amusement, or sociability.


SIMPLE

She always greets her neighbors with warm smiles.

CONTEXTUAL

The photographer waited for the children to relax so their smiles would look natural in the family portrait.

COMPLEX

Despite the tension in the room, the negotiators maintained polite smiles to ensure the atmosphere remained conducive to a peaceful resolution.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of the noun; it can be used as a collective concept or to refer to multiple individual expressions.

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