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GRIN Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word grin. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word grin. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for GRIN

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smile
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

verb

• change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

• express with a smile

beam
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

• long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

• a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

• a column of light (as from a beacon)

• (nautical) breadth amidships

• the broad side of a ship

• a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

verb

• smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• express with a beaming face or smile

• broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

chuckle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a soft partly suppressed laugh

verb

• laugh quietly or with restraint

grimace
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a contorted facial expression

verb

• contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state

leer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls

• a suggestive or sneering look or grin

verb

• look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression

simper
verbv
noun

• a silly self-conscious smile

verb

• smile affectedly or derisively

smirk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure

verb

• smile affectedly or derisively

sneer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls

• a contemptuous or scornful remark

verb

• express through a scornful smile

• smile contemptuously

grinning
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

smiling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

adjective satellite

• smiling with happiness or optimism

Best Hypernyms For GRIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grin, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
smile countenance expression face visage
Phrases (2)
facial expressionfacial gesture

Alternatives for SMILE

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