Synonyms of the word

simper

• v. (intransitive) To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, or smug manner.
• v. (obsolete) To glimmer; to twinkle.
• n. A foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, or affected smile; a smirk.

grin

• n. A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.
• v. (intransitive) To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.
• v. (transitive) To express by grinning.
• v. (intransitive, dated) To show the teeth, like a snarling dog.
• v. (transitive) To grin as part of producing a particular facial expression, such as a smile or sneer.
• n. (obsolete) A snare; a gin.

grinning

• v. present participle of grin.
• n. The act or expression of one who grins.

smile

• n. A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front…
• v. (transitive, intransitive) To have (a smile) on one's face.
• v. (transitive) To express by smiling.
• v. (intransitive) To express amusement, pleasure, or love and kindness.
• v. (intransitive) To look cheerful and joyous; to have an appearance suited to excite joy.
• v. (intransitive) To be propitious or favourable; to countenance.

smiling

• adj. That smiles or has a smile.
• n. The action of the verb to smile.
• v. present participle of smile.

smirk

• n. An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied or scornful.
• n. A forced or affected smile; a simper.
• v. To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.
• adj. (obsolete) smart; spruce; affected; simpering.