smiling

(noun) a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement. Synonyms: smile, grin, grinning.

(verb) change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure. Synonyms: smile.

(verb) express with a smile. Synonyms: smile. Example: "She smiled her thanks."

(adj) smiling with happiness or optimism. Synonyms: beamish, smiling(prenominal), twinkly. Examples: "Come to my arms, my beamish boy!"- lewis carroll." "A room of smiling faces." "A round red twinkly santa claus."