all smiles

Radiating pure joy

All smiles describes someone visibly happy or pleased, their face showing obvious delight: She was all smiles after the promotion.

The phrase often suggests a notably cheerful demeanor, sometimes implying a change from a previous mood or an outward display that may or may not reflect inner feelings: He was all smiles for the cameras.

Related

beam · grin · friendliness · warm welcome · radiance · contentment · good vibes · joy · jubilation · sunshine · exuberance · chuckle · camaraderie · cheek to cheek · elation · giggle · empathy · warmth

Opposites
facial expression

all smilesfrowning

Facial expression of displeasure

scowling · glowering · grimacing · stone-faced · sullen

emotional state

all smilesmiserable

Wretchedly unhappy, dejected

dejected · despondent · crestfallen · downcast · glum

demeanor/disposition

all smilessullen

Silently bad-tempered

surly · dour · morose · gloomy · brooding

Family

all, smile, smiles, smiled, smiling, smiler, smiley

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G