knowing smirk

Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words

a smug or self-satisfied smile that shows you know a secret, often in a slightly unpleasant way.

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Examples (20)

  • He gave a knowing smirk when the teacher announced the pop quiz.
  • She gave a knowing smirk when she saw the surprise on his face.
  • A knowing smirk played on her lips as she watched them struggle.
  • He couldn't suppress a knowing smirk as he listened to their predictable excuses.
  • The politician exchanged a knowing smirk with his aide.
  • The detective noticed a knowing smirk on the suspect's face, suggesting he knew more than he was letting on.
  • She couldn't hide her knowing smirk after hearing the news.
  • With a knowing smirk, the teacher asked the student if they had completed the assignment.
  • His knowing smirk suggested he was privy to some secret information.
  • A knowing smirk played on her lips as she recalled their shared secret.
  • Despite his attempts to look innocent, a knowing smirk betrayed him.
  • He entered the room with a knowing smirk, as if he was the only one who understood the joke.
  • The child gave a knowing smirk, hinting that he had hidden the cookies.
  • The politician offered a knowing smirk to his supporters, hinting at a successful outcome.
  • There was a knowing smirk on his face as he observed their confusion.
  • When asked about the missing cookies, the child responded with a knowing smirk.
  • She suppressed a knowing smirk when her rival stumbled over the words.
  • The old man watched the young couple with a knowing smirk, remembering his own youthful romance.
  • A subtle, knowing smirk flickered across his features.
  • She recognized the knowing smirk from their previous encounters, and braced herself for his teasing.