grin
/ɡrɪn/
verb
- To smile broadly, showing the teeth, often expressing amusement, pleasure, or happiness.
- He grinned at the joke his friend told.
- The children grinned with excitement as they opened their presents.
- She couldn't help but grin when she saw the puppy.
- To express a particular emotion or attitude through a broad smile, sometimes in a forced or ironic way.
- She grinned through the pain, trying to stay positive.
- He grinned nervously as he walked onto the stage.
- They grinned at each other, sharing a secret.
noun
- A broad smile that shows the teeth.
- He gave a friendly grin and waved hello.
- A big grin spread across her face when she heard the news.
- The photo captured his silly grin perfectly.
- A facial expression that suggests amusement, mischief, or satisfaction, often with the mouth wide open.
- His grin told me he was up to something.
- She wore a satisfied grin after winning the game.
- The cat had a mischievous grin as it played with the toy.