Definition of grin - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
broad smilesmile broadly showing the teeth
- She couldn't help but grin at the surprise.
2.
snarlRare show teeth like a snarling dogRare
- The dog grinned menacingly at the stranger.
Noun
1.
emotionfacial expression showing pleasure or amusement
- His grin showed he was having fun.
2.
nervous smileforced smile showing discomfort or nervousness
- She gave a nervous grin during the interview..
3.
expressionsRare snarl or grimace showing the teethRare
- The dog's grin was more of a threat.
Images of grin
forced smile showing discomfort or nervousness 
snarl or grimace showing the teeth
Expressions with grin
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show a very wide happy smile that reaches each cheek
She began to grin from ear to ear after hearing the news.
accept something unpleasant, often with good humour or patience
Sometimes you just have to grin and bear it.
smile very widely, often with a secret or mischievous look
He grinned like the Cheshire cat when he heard the news.
wide smile showing happiness
She had a cheesy grin after winning the game.
smile broadly in a silly way
He grinned like an idiot when he saw the puppy.
wide smile showing amusement or trickery
He had a Cheshire Cat grin after pulling the prank.
big smile showing self-satisfaction or embarrassment
He had a fish-eating grin after winning the game.
smile broadly, especially in a self-satisfied way
He grinned like a Cheshire cat after winning the game..
smile showing playful or mischievous behavior
He gave her a cheeky grin after pulling the prank.
cheerful attitude that improves mood
Her grin and tonic lifted everyone's spirits at the party.
long-lasting smile often due to happiness or humor
After winning the lottery, he had a perma-grin.
to grin very widely showing many teeth
He grinned like a mule eating briars after winning the game..
Origin of grin
Middle English, grennen (to show teeth)
Terms with grin included in their meaning
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social masking
show a grin to hide unhappiness or false cheer
gesture
respond with a friendly grin and slight head tilt
facial expression
forced grin that seems fake or overly cute
expression
mocking or derisive grin or glance
horror
fixed grin often seen in horror
facial expression
fixed grimace or grin
acr: very big grin
huge smile showing happiness or amusement
wide smile
to grin very widely showing many teeth
emotion
having a broad smile or grin-like appearance
Examples of grin in a sentence
The child would grin every time he won a game. The wolf grinned fiercely at its prey. The cat grinned, showing its sharp teeth. The child's grin was infectious. She couldn't hide her grin of excitement. He had a nervous grin before the speech.
Her grin showed she was uncomfortable with the situation. Her grin revealed a set of sharp teeth. The villain's grin sent shivers down my spine.
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- French:sourire largement, sourire, ...
- German:grinsen, Grinsen, ...
- Italian:sorridere a trentadue denti, sorriso, ...
- Spanish:sonreír, sonrisa, ...
- Portuguese:sorrir, sorriso, ...
- Chinese:咧嘴笑, 笑容, ...
- Japanese:笑みを浮かべる, 笑顔, ...
- Arabic:ابتسم ابتسامة عريضة, ابْتِسامَة عَريضَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְחַיֵּךְ, חִיּוּךְ, ...
- Russian:ухмыляться, ухмылка, ...
- Ukrainian:посміхатися, усмішка, ...
- Hindi:दाँत निकालकर मुस्कराना, मुस्कान, ...
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