Grin Synonyms and Antonyms

grĭn
To curve the lips upward in expressing amusement, pleasure, or happiness
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. smile
  2. beam
  3. smirk
  4. simper
  5. expression
  6. fleer
Antonyms:
  1. scowl
  2. frown
  3. growl
A facial expression marked by an upward curving of the lips
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. smile
  2. smirk
  3. simper
  4. wry face
  5. smiling
  6. grinning
Antonyms:
  1. frown
  2. scowl
  3. growl

Words Related to Grin

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Grin Sentence Examples

  • His grin was infectious.

  • He answered with a grin that allowed her to see his fangs.

  • He looked up, with a large grin splitting his face.

  • The grin faded and he started to look frightened.

  • Getting upset about it wasn't going to change anything, though, so she forced a grin as she met the troubled gaze of Fritz.

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