Smiling Definition & Meaning
smiling
- adjective
- 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"
- noun
- a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
"Smiling" in song lyrics
See how smiling is used in real songs:
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"Nobody's smiling"
60 Second Assassin f/ Hell Razah, Kristina Green, Shabazz the Disciple, Son One — Cloud 9 -
"all night we laughing and smiling"
69 Boyz — Girls Just Wanna -
"the wildin' trying to keep me from smiling"
Asheru & Blue Black (Unspoken Heard) — Dear You
Words that rhyme with smiling
Usage tips for "smiling"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "smiling" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for smiling to find words that pair well.