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Smiling In An Affected And Silly Way Crossword Clue
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SIMPERING which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SIMPERING
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SIMPERING" which means:
- noun
- • A silly self-conscious smile verb
- • Smile affectedly or derisively adjective
- • Smug, affected, and supercilious.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She gave him a simpering smile as she fluffed her hair."
- • "The actor played a simpering villain in the movie."
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