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smiling Synonyms

Another word for smiling

Choosing another word for smiling depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing a happy, friendly, or amused expression on the face.

Usage Example

"The receptionist greeted the visitors with a warm, beaming face."

Strongest
beaming
grinning
Strong
radiant
cheerful
happy
joyful
cheery
genial
gleeful

• noun (Context 2)

The act or expression of forming a smile.

Usage Example

"Research suggests that frequent grinning can help reduce everyday stress."

Strongest
grinning
beaming
Strong
smirking

• adjective (Context 3)

Bright, pleasant, or promising in appearance or aspect (typically of weather, landscapes, or fortune).

Usage Example

"They walked across the sunny meadows under a clear spring sky."

Strongest
sunny
Strong
bright
pleasant
fair
promising
propitious
auspicious
favorable
inviting
cheerful

Opposites of smiling

The opposite of smiling shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

frowning
scowling
unsmiling
gloomy
bleak
dreary
dismal
glum
See all opposites of smiling

• Nearby Words

smileless
smiler
smiley
smiling
smilingly
smirk
smirker

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Smiling. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/smiling
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