manic grin

Frequency: 5.52.8 per million words

A wide, fixed, and often unsettling smile that suggests uncontrolled excitement or madness.

manicADJECTIVE + NOUN

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grin

Examples (10)

  • He wore a manic grin as he recounted his wild adventure.
  • The villain's manic grin sent shivers down my spine.
  • She tried to hide her nervousness behind a manic grin.
  • A manic grin spread across his face, revealing his true intentions.
  • His eyes glinted with a disturbing manic grin.
  • The clown's manic grin was more terrifying than amusing.
  • Despite the danger, he maintained a manic grin.
  • The pressure caused him to break into a manic grin.
  • From the shadows, a manic grin was visible.
  • The doctor was concerned by the patient's persistent manic grin.