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smirk

/smɜːk/ /smɝk/

Meanings
noun
An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied or scornful

Examples :

"The smirk on his face as he received the award was clearly a display of self-satisfaction. "
appearance character attitude body communication emotion

Related Words

Illustration contemptuous

contemptuous adjective

/kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/ /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs/

Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

"The student gave a contemptuous look at the teacher when he was told to redo his assignment. "

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clearly adverb

/ˈkliːɹli/ /ˈklɪəli/ /ˈklɪɹli/

(manner) In a clear manner.

"He enunciated every syllable clearly."

Illustration received

received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

Illustration display

display noun

/dɪsˈpleɪ/

A show or spectacle.

"The trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display."

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satisfied verb

/ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

"The teacher satisfied the students' needs for extra help by offering extended tutoring sessions. "

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scornful adjective

/ˈskɔːnfəl/ /ˈskɔɹnfəl/

Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous.

"The student gave a scornful laugh when the teacher announced a pop quiz. "

Illustration everyone

everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

Illustration satisfaction

satisfaction noun

/sætɪsˈfækʃən/

A fulfilment of a need or desire.

"After studying hard for the exam, the student felt a great satisfaction. "

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affected verb

/əˈfɛktɪd/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

Illustration insolent

insolent noun

/ˈɪnsə.lənt/

A person who is insolent.

"The teacher punished the insolent for repeatedly talking back and disrupting the class. "

Illustration crooked

crooked verb

/kɹʊkt/ /ˈkɹʊkɪd/

To bend, or form into a hook.

"He crooked his finger toward me."

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simpering verb

/ˈsɪmpərɪŋ/ /ˈsɪmpɚɪŋ/

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

"The girl kept simpering at the popular boy, hoping he would notice her. "