smiles
Shows teeth pleasantly
Smiles is the plural of smile—the facial expression formed by turning up the corners of the mouth, typically indicating pleasure, amusement, or friendliness.
Smiles can be genuine, forced, or enigmatic: Her smiles were rare but radiant.
The word also serves as the third-person singular verb: She smiles at strangers on the subway.
Broad, toothy smile
- beamStructural support member
- beamingSmiling very broadly
- radiantEmitting light or joy
- joyIntense positive emotion
happy · happiness · cheerful · delight · elation · glee · bliss · mirth
Enamel-covered chewing structures
- whiteningMaking something lighter
- bracesDental alignment devices
- orthodonticsDental specialty for alignment
- dentistOral care physician
enamel · flossing · toothpaste · hygiene · pearly whites · gap-toothed · toothy · crooked
Vocal expression of amusement
- chuckleLow, suppressed laugh
- chortleGleeful, breathy laugh
- giggleSoft, silly vocalization
- jokingSaying things in fun
playful · amused · entertained · tickled · mirthful · whimsical · teasing · fun
Warm emotional attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- caringShowing kind concern
gentle · nurturing · embrace · connection · reassurance · welcome · hospitality · friendliness
Undisturbed mental quietude
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
- easeLack of strain
- comfortEase or soothing relief
peacefulness · tranquility · well-being · gratification · repose · relaxation · composure · calmness
Brief head tilt
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- agreementShared position between parties
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
acceptance · validation · recognition · appreciation · acknowledgment · reassuring · supportive · pleased
Glowing luminous quality
- glowSteady, soft light
- charmAttractive personal quality
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- appealFormal review request
luminous · dazzling · captivating · enchanting · winning · disarming · beguiling · magnetic
Expression of welcome
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- formalFollowing strict protocol
obligatory · diplomatic · professional · reserved · measured · practiced · polite · civil
grin
Broad, toothy smile
joy · happy · happiness · cheerful · delight · elation · glee · bliss · mirth · exuberance
teeth
Enamel-covered chewing structures
- whiteningMaking something lighter
- bracesDental alignment devices
- orthodonticsDental specialty for alignment
dentist · enamel · flossing · toothpaste · hygiene · pearly whites · gap-toothed · toothy · crooked · straight
laughter
Vocal expression of amusement
joking · playful · amused · entertained · tickled · mirthful · whimsical · teasing · fun · humor
affection
Warm emotional attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
caring · gentle · nurturing · embrace · connection · reassurance · welcome · hospitality · friendliness · goodwill
serenity
Undisturbed mental quietude
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
- easeLack of strain
comfort · peacefulness · tranquility · well-being · gratification · repose · relaxation · composure · calmness · placid
nod
Brief head tilt
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- agreementShared position between parties
encouragement · acceptance · validation · recognition · appreciation · acknowledgment · reassuring · supportive · pleased · satisfied
radiance
Glowing luminous quality
appeal · luminous · dazzling · captivating · enchanting · winning · disarming · beguiling · magnetic · sparkling
greeting
Expression of welcome
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
formal · obligatory · diplomatic · professional · reserved · measured · practiced · polite · civil · gracious
fake
Not the real thing
tight · uncomfortable · reluctant · pained · grimace · wince · plastered · frozen · fixed · hollow
- Wholesome thingskindness, love, family, friendship, honesty
- Feel-Goodhappy endings, laughter, optimism, joy, positive emotions
- joyhappiness, gladness, joyfulness, elation, delight
- merrimentmirth, laugh, gaiety, merriment, chuckle
- social exchangesgreetings, farewells, handshakes, thank yous, welcomes
- audience responseapplause, cheering, cheers, clapping, booing
- warm smileAffectionate facial expression
- crack a smileBegin to show amusement
- all smilesVisibly very pleased
- fake smileFeigned expression of happiness
- keep smilingContinue showing happiness
- nice smileAppealing upturned mouth