Grinning Synonyms and Antonyms

To curve the lips upward in expressing amusement, pleasure, or happiness
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. smiling
  2. beaming
  3. simpering
  4. smirking
  5. fleering
Antonyms:
  1. growling
  2. scowling
  3. frowning
A facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. smile
  2. smiling
  3. grin

Grinning Sentence Examples

  • What are you grinning about?

  • He panted, grinning as he clamped a hand over each of her wrists.

  • He turned to find Jonathan grinning up at him.

  • He looked like he was grinning.

  • How he's grinning, the fat mug!

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