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simpered

/ˈsɪmpərd/ /ˈsɪmpəd/

Meanings
verb
To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, or smug manner.

Examples :

"She simpered when the teacher complimented her drawing, batting her eyelashes and blushing. "
appearance human action character attitude emotion person mind

Related Words

Illustration glimmer

glimmer noun

/ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪmɚ/

A faint light; a dim glow.

"The glimmer of the fireflies was pleasant to watch."

Illustration batting

batting noun

/ˈbætɪŋ/

Cotton, wool, silk or synthetic material used to stuff the inside of a mattress, quilt etc.

"The quilt was so warm and fluffy because it was filled with thick cotton batting. "

Illustration blushing

blushing verb

/ˈblʌʃɪŋ/

To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.

"When her crush complimented her new haircut, she started blushing. "

Illustration conscious

conscious noun

/ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/

The part of the mind that is aware of itself; the consciousness.

"My conscious awareness of my mistakes helped me learn from them. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration foolish

foolish adjective

/ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

(of a person, an action, etc.) Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.

"My brother's decision to quit his job without another lined up was foolish. "

Illustration spiderweb

spiderweb noun

/ˈspaɪdərˌwɛb/ /ˈspaɪdəˌwɛb/

The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.

"The fly was stuck in the sticky strands of the spiderweb in the corner of the garage. "

Illustration frivolous

frivolous adjective

/ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/

Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner.

"During the serious meeting, Sarah's frivolous comments about the latest TikTok trend distracted everyone. "

Illustration eyelashes

eyelashes noun

/ˈaɪˌlæʃɪz/

One of the hairs which grow along the edge of eyelids

"Her long, dark eyelashes framed her eyes beautifully. "

Illustration complimented

complimented verb

/ˈkɑmpləmɛntɪd/ /ˈkɑmplɪmɛntɪd/

To pay a compliment (to); to express a favorable opinion (of).

"My teacher complimented my writing, saying it was very creative. "

Illustration drawing

drawing verb

/ˈdɹɔ.(w)ɪŋ(ɡ)/

To move or develop something.

"The team is drawing up a new plan for the project. "

Illustration sunlight

sunlight noun

/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/

All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

"Sunlight on the skin gives you vitamin D."