Definition of: smile

(smīl) noun
1. A pleased or amused expression of the face, characterized by lateral upward extension of the lips.
2. A pleasant aspect: the smile of spring.
3. Propitious or favorable disposition; favor; blessing: the smile of fortune.
—v. smiled, smil·ing v.i.
1. To give a smile; wear a cheerful aspect.
2. To show approval or favor: often with upon.
—v.t.
3. To express by means of a smile; effect as by a smile. [ME smilen, prob. <LG]
—smil′er noun
—smil′ing adjective
—smil′·ing·ly adverb
—smil′ing·ness noun