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smirk Antonyms

Opposite of smirk

Because the opposite of smirk shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A smug, conceited, or silly smile.

Usage Example

"He had a self-satisfied frown on his face after winning the argument."

Strongest
frown
scowl
Strong
glare
grimace

• verb (Context 2)

To smile in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way.

Usage Example

"She couldn't help but frown when her rival's overly ambitious plan failed."

Strongest
frown
scowl
Strong
glower
grimace

Similar words to smirk

Words similar to smirk shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

sneer
simper
leering
grin
leer
gloat
See all synonyms of smirk

• Nearby Words

smiley
smiling
smilingly
smirk
smirker
smirky
smite

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Smirk. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/smirk
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