Words for the way you smile

 BEAM                              SMIRK                     FLEER                                            GRIN                        SIMPER

                                                                                                                                                               

"I have Many Problems in My Life. But My lips don't know."
-They always Smile.
                                                                          - CHARLIE CHAPLIN


BEAM (V)  [beem]
Meaning:-
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  • to have a big happy smile on your face smile warmly or brightly
  • express joy through one's facial expression
  • a bright smile
Usages:-
  1. She was positively beaming with pleasure
  2. His face beamed with pleasure.
Another Meaning of Beam:-
  1. a line of light, electric waves
  2. a long piece of wood, metal etc. used to support weight
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SMIRK (V/N) [smurk]
Meaning:-
  • to smile in a silly or unpleasant way that shows that you are pleased with yourself, know something that other people do not know, etc.
Usages:-
  1. He smirked unpleasantly when we told him the bad news.
  2. She is smirking at you.
One smirk at someone else's unhappiness and misfortune.

FLEER (V) [fleer] 
Meaning:- 
  • smile in a mocking manner
  • smile in an unkind way and showing that you think somebody or something is ridiculous.
Usages:-
  1. Don't fleer at anybody.
Another meaning of Fleer (N):-
  • someone who flees from a place, danger, etc.
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GRIN (V/N) [grin] 
Meaning:-
  • to smile widely
  • smile in a way to show the teeth
Usages:-
  1. They grinned with delight when they heard our news.
  2. He was grinning.

SIMPER (N/V) [sim-per]
Meaning:-
  • to smile in a silly and annoying way 
  • smile in artificial, foolish and silly manner
  • a silly self conscious smile
  • to smile in an artificial way
Usages:-
  1. He just simpered at me.
You smile unnecessary and artificial to impress someone in front of you - you simper.
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