Word
smiling
Phoneticssmil·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsmaɪɫɪŋ/
UK/smˈaɪlɪŋ/
Definitions
01having a smile
A1 · Beginner
adj. describing someone who has a happy expression on their face.
adj. characterised by a smile; used to describe a person's appearance or facial expression.
“The smiling children ran toward the ice cream truck.”
“The photograph captured a smiling crowd, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of the setting sun during the festival.”
Antonyms
02the act of a smile
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the action of making a smile.
n. the act or instance of expressing pleasure or amusement through a facial expression.
“Smiling is a great way to show people that you are friendly.”
“The therapist noted that the patient's frequent smiling seemed to be a defensive mechanism rather than a genuine expression of joy.”
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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