smirk

verb

ˈsmərk

smirked; smirking; smirks

intransitive : to smile in a smug or condescending way

"I seem to have touched a nerve," said Malfoy, smirking.

J. K. Rowling

Cluny lay back and smirked. Everything was going according to plan.

Brian Jacques

Some Americans from "old" families likewise smirked behind their napkins at the arriviste's fancy new silver-plate fish set …

Douglas Brenner

… they're smirking about the very idea of political seriousness.

Kurt Andersen

transitive : to say or express (something) with a smirk

"No problem," he smirked when I apologized for my wimpiness.

Michael Behar

smirk noun

plural smirks

A former prosecutor, she deploys an interrogation style that is impatient and knowing, almost amused. The eyebrows go up, a faint smirk plays around the lips: you might as well fess up.

Dana Goodyear

And while circulation is certainly declining, nearly 50 million people in the U.S. still buy a daily newspaper. So wipe that smirk off your face, Web triumphalists.

Jennifer Saba

As Frank Cross, the arrogant and abusive television network programming exec in this uproarious update of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, [Bill] Murray offers viewers everything they like about him—sarcastic smirks, disgusted eye-rolls.

Doug Brod

Example Sentences

She tried not to smirk when they announced the winner.

Recent Examples on the Web The irony is thick — considering Moore once catapulted himself to fame by capitalizing on images of unwilling people — and easy to smirk at.

Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2022 Josh Hader appears to smirk in disbelief himself after Hernández rung him up.

Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2022 In the shot, Culkin and Cameron sit next to each other and cheekily smirk at the camera.

Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, 11 Mar. 2022 Even in a sample group of three, however, hands on hips, smirk on lips, West stands apart.

Jessica Kiang, Variety, 10 Feb. 2022 Whereas Koepka seems to smirk at the innate silliness of the rivalry, DeChambeau seems to take it seriously.

John Guaspari, National Review, 26 Sep. 2021 With those small, platinum-blonde strands in the front and that slight smirk on her face, Hough almost looks like her twin.

Allure, 1 July 2021 Her skin was a cocoa shade, and her luscious, dark curls framed the light smirk on her face.

Hayley Folk, refinery29.com, 20 June 2021 Quite a contrast with Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), Jim's fellow secret agent, a walking smirk whose leather jacket shines brighter than his hair gel.

Darren Franich, EW.com, 21 May 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English smearcian to smile; akin to Old English smerian to laugh

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	smirk
释义	smirk verb ˈsmərk smirked; smirking; smirks 1 intransitive : to smile in a smug or condescending way "I seem to have touched a nerve," said Malfoy, smirking. J. K. Rowling Cluny lay back and smirked. Everything was going according to plan. Brian Jacques Some Americans from "old" families likewise smirked behind their napkins at the arriviste's fancy new silver-plate fish set … Douglas Brenner … they're smirking about the very idea of political seriousness. Kurt Andersen 2 transitive : to say or express (something) with a smirk "No problem," he smirked when I apologized for my wimpiness. Michael Behar smirk noun plural smirks A former prosecutor, she deploys an interrogation style that is impatient and knowing, almost amused. The eyebrows go up, a faint smirk plays around the lips: you might as well fess up. Dana Goodyear And while circulation is certainly declining, nearly 50 million people in the U.S. still buy a daily newspaper. So wipe that smirk off your face, Web triumphalists. Jennifer Saba As Frank Cross, the arrogant and abusive television network programming exec in this uproarious update of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, [Bill] Murray offers viewers everything they like about him—sarcastic smirks, disgusted eye-rolls. Doug Brod Example Sentences She tried not to smirk when they announced the winner. Recent Examples on the Web The irony is thick — considering Moore once catapulted himself to fame by capitalizing on images of unwilling people — and easy to smirk at. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2022 Josh Hader appears to smirk in disbelief himself after Hernández rung him up. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2022 In the shot, Culkin and Cameron sit next to each other and cheekily smirk at the camera. Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, 11 Mar. 2022 Even in a sample group of three, however, hands on hips, smirk on lips, West stands apart. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 10 Feb. 2022 Whereas Koepka seems to smirk at the innate silliness of the rivalry, DeChambeau seems to take it seriously. John Guaspari, National Review, 26 Sep. 2021 With those small, platinum-blonde strands in the front and that slight smirk on her face, Hough almost looks like her twin. Allure, 1 July 2021 Her skin was a cocoa shade, and her luscious, dark curls framed the light smirk on her face. Hayley Folk, refinery29.com, 20 June 2021 Quite a contrast with Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise), Jim's fellow secret agent, a walking smirk whose leather jacket shines brighter than his hair gel. Darren Franich, EW.com, 21 May 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English smearcian to smile; akin to Old English smerian to laugh First Known Use 1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition smirk verb ˈsmərk smirked; smirking : to smile in an insincere manner smirk 1 of 2 verb as in to grimace to smile in an unpleasant way because you are pleased with yourself, glad about someone else's trouble, etc. She tried not to smirk when they announced the winner. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance grimace scowl frown stare pout simper mouth sneer glare mug snarl gaze glower contort deform gloom gape ogle warp growl twist lour lower smirk 2 of 2 noun as in sneer Synonyms & Similar Words sneer snicker snigger jeer snort hiss boo taunt razz jibe catcall raspberry bird gibe hoot whistle Bronx cheer put-down Antonyms & Near Antonyms cheer applause clapping
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smirk

verb

Example Sentences

Word History

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