grim smile

Examples (10)

• He gave a grim smile when he heard the bad news.
• "It could be worse," she said with a grim smile.
• A grim smile twisted his lips as he read the letter.
• The soldier offered a grim smile before returning to the front lines.
• There was a grim smile on his face as he accepted the difficult challenge.
• Despite the setback, he managed a grim smile of determination.
• Her grim smile suggested that she knew the truth was unpleasant.
• He looked at the wreckage with a grim smile.
• "We are in for a rough ride," the captain said with a grim smile.
• The detective's grim smile faded as he examined the evidence.