simper

[ sim-per ]

/ ˈsɪm pər /

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verb (used without object)

to smile in a silly, self-conscious way.

verb (used with object)

to say with a simper.

noun

a silly, self-conscious smile.

Origin of simper

1555–65; akin to Middle Dutch zimperlijc,dialectal Danish simper affected, Danish sippe affected woman, originally one who sips (see sip), a way of drinking thought to be affected

SYNONYMS FOR simper

1, 3 smirk, snigger, snicker.

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OTHER WORDS FROM simper

sim·per·er, nounsim·per·ing·ly, adverbun·sim·per·ing, adjective

Words nearby simper

simony, Simon Zelotes, simoom, simp, simpatico, simper, simple, simple absence, simple algebraic extension, simple arc, simple carbohydrate

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Example sentences from the Web for simper

On going back to the sacristy the Reverend Golightly congratulated him with a simper and a vapid smile.
The Christian|Hall Caine
To the world their serious faces were never deformed by the suspicion of any simper of self-contentment.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson
He strove to smile adoration on Brilliana, but mistrust marred his ogle, and a shiver of fear betrayed his simper of confidence.
The Lady of Loyalty House|Justin Huntly McCarthy
When she see him she begun to roll her eyes and simper up the way gals do—I ask your pardon, Miss Hands!
The Wooing of Calvin Parks|Laura E. Richards

The plump Phbe rose after many hesitations, and, with a simper and a blush and pretty air of fright, took the ministers arm.
Salem Chapel, v.1/2|Mrs. Oliphant

British Dictionary definitions for simper

simper

/ (ˈsɪmpə) /

verb

(intr) to smile coyly, affectedly, or in a silly self-conscious way

(tr) to utter (something) in a simpering manner

noun

a simpering smile; smirk

Derived forms of simper

simperer, nounsimpering, adjective, nounsimperingly, adverb

Word Origin for simper

C16: probably from Dutch simper affected

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单词	simper
释义	simper [ sim-per ] / ˈsɪm pər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR simper ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object) to smile in a silly, self-conscious way. verb (used with object) to say with a simper. noun a silly, self-conscious smile. Origin of simper 1555–65; akin to Middle Dutch zimperlijc,dialectal Danish simper affected, Danish sippe affected woman, originally one who sips (see sip), a way of drinking thought to be affected SYNONYMS FOR simper 1, 3 smirk, snigger, snicker. SEE SYNONYMS FOR simper ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM simper sim·per·er, nounsim·per·ing·ly, adverbun·sim·per·ing, adjective Words nearby simper simony, Simon Zelotes, simoom, simp, simpatico, simper, simple, simple absence, simple algebraic extension, simple arc, simple carbohydrate Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for simper On going back to the sacristy the Reverend Golightly congratulated him with a simper and a vapid smile. The Christian\|Hall Caine To the world their serious faces were never deformed by the suspicion of any simper of self-contentment. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25)\|Robert Louis Stevenson He strove to smile adoration on Brilliana, but mistrust marred his ogle, and a shiver of fear betrayed his simper of confidence. The Lady of Loyalty House\|Justin Huntly McCarthy When she see him she begun to roll her eyes and simper up the way gals do—I ask your pardon, Miss Hands! The Wooing of Calvin Parks\|Laura E. Richards The plump Phbe rose after many hesitations, and, with a simper and a blush and pretty air of fright, took the ministers arm. Salem Chapel, v.1/2\|Mrs. Oliphant British Dictionary definitions for simper simper / (ˈsɪmpə) / verb (intr) to smile coyly, affectedly, or in a silly self-conscious way (tr) to utter (something) in a simpering manner noun a simpering smile; smirk Derived forms of simper simperer, nounsimpering, adjective, nounsimperingly, adverb Word Origin for simper C16: probably from Dutch simper affected Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to simper sneer, smirk, leer, grin, beam
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simper

verb (used without object)

verb (used with object)

noun

Origin of simper

SYNONYMS FOR simper

OTHER WORDS FROM simper

Words nearby simper

Example sentences from the Web for simper

British Dictionary definitions for simper

verb

noun

Derived forms of simper

Word Origin for simper

Words related to simper