smiling meaning and definition

SMILING noun

Definition of smiling (noun)

1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
   • synonyms: grin, grinning, smile

SMILING adjective

Definition of smiling (adjective)

1. smiling with happiness or optimism
   • "Come to my arms, my beamish boy!"- Lewis Carroll; "a room of smiling faces"; "a round red twinkly Santa Claus"
   • synonyms: beamish, twinkly