English Synonym Finder

smirk

Definitions

A smug, conceited, or silly smile.

To smile in an affected, smug, or offensively knowing way.

Examples

He gave a knowing smirk when he realized he had won the argument.

She tried to hide her smirk behind her hand as the teacher scolded the class.

A faint smirk played on his lips as he watched his rival struggle with the puzzle.

Synonyms

grin simper sneer leer beam smugness giggle

Antonyms

frown scowl glower grimace pout sob weep