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Definition of simpering

simpering

/ˈsɪm.pɚ.ɪŋ/
sim · per · ing
Adverb:simperingly
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Plural:simperings
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1

Smiling or behaving in an affectedly coy, silly, or self-conscious manner.

Example

"The actor portrayed the royal courtier as a simpering flatterer who agreed with every word the king spoke."

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• noun

1

The act or habit of smiling in a silly, affected, or overly coy way.

Example

"She had little patience for the simpering and flattery that characterized the social gathering."

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• Nearby Words

simp
simpatico
simper
simpering
simple
simplehearted
simpleminded

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the 16th-century verb 'simper,' likely of Scandinavian or Low German origin, related to Danish 'simper' (affected, coy, or prudish).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Simpering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/simpering
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