smirk

simple noun28 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9

A smirk showing excessive pride in one's own achievements or situation.

Similar to 'satisfied smirk', but with a stronger sense of smugness.

A barely noticeable smirk.

A smirk indicating pleasure with oneself or a situation.

A smirk suggesting one has secret knowledge.

Similar to 'little smirk', indicating a not very broad or obvious smirk.

A small and often quick smirk.

A smirk showing that one finds something funny.

A smirk showing a sense of superiority.

A smirk showing joy or pride because of a victory or success.

A smirk that suggests malevolent or wicked intentions.

A lighthearted and teasing smirk.

To do something that makes a smug or arrogant person feel upset or foolish.

A smirk quickly appears on someone's face.

A smirk begins to show on someone's face.

A slight smirk is present on someone's lips, often subtly.

A smirk becomes broader on the face.

A smirk becomes larger or more noticeable.

Used to describe the manner in which an action is done.

Used to specify the reason for the smirk, e.g., 'a smirk of triumph'.

To have a smirk on one's face, often for a period of time.

To have a smirk on one's face.

To produce a smirk; to smirk at someone.

To hide the fact that one is smirking.

To hide the fact that one is smirking.