Synonyms of smiled

smiled

verb

past tense of smile

1

as in grinned

to express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward

the soldier smiled in pleasure when he saw the giant sign welcoming him home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grinned
• laughed
• beamed
• smirked
• sneered
• simpered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grimaced
• frowned
• scowled
• glared
• lowered
• glowered
• pouted
• sulked
• gloomed
• loured

2

as in laughed

to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions

smiled at their ridiculous antics and walked away in disgust

Synonyms & Similar Words

• laughed
• sneered
• snickered
• sniggered
• snorted
• sniffed
• insulted
• jeered
• ridiculed
• hooted
• mocked
• disdained
• jibed
• derided
• despised
• taunted
• decried
• scoffed (at)
• teased
• gibed
• scorned
• poohed
• disparaged
• catcalled
• belittled
• tormented
• ribbed
• heckled
• rode
• pooh-poohed
• rid
• razzed
• bad-mouthed
• jived
• put down