simpering

ˈsɪmpərɪŋ
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Translation of simpering into German,

Adjective

1.

emotion

showing insincere or excessive emotion
affektiert schmalzig
  • His simpering compliments made everyone uncomfortable.Seine affektierten Komplimente machten alle unbehaglich.
2.

smile

showing an affected or insincere smile
  • She gave him a simpering grin.Sie gab ihm ein geziertes Grinsen.

Noun

behavior

the act of smiling in a silly or affected way
Gekicher Gekichere affektiertes Lächeln
  • Her constant simpering annoyed everyone at the meeting.Ihr ständiges geziert-albern lächelndes Verhalten ging beim Meeting allen auf die Nerven.
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Synonyms and analogies of simpering in English

Examples of simpering in a sentence

  • The actor's simpering tone was off-putting.
  • His simpering expression annoyed everyone.
  • The simpering look on her face was unmistakable.
  • His simpering during the toast made the bride’s friends roll their eyes.
  • The clerk’s simpering vanished when the manager walked in.
simper
ˈsɪmpər
Noun

expression

Rare
smile that looks fake, shy, or self-conscious
Rare
geziertes Lächeln verlegenes Lächeln geziertes Grinsen
  • She gave a simper when he complimented her.Sie zeigte ein geziertes Lächeln, als er sie lobte.
Verb
intr.

silly manner

Rare
smile or speak in a silly self-conscious way
Rare
geziert lächeln dämlich grinsen verlegen lächeln
  • She would simper whenever he walked by.Sie würde immer geziert lächeln, wenn er vorbeiging.

Translations of "simpering" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
süffisanteadj.

Everyone found his simpering ways tiresome, preferring a more genuine approach.

Alle fanden seine süffisante Art ermüdend und bevorzugten einen echten Ansatz.

She often gave simpering compliments that felt more condescending than sincere.

Sie machte oft süffisante Komplimente, die mehr herablassend als aufrichtig wirkten.

dämlicheadj.

The toddler's simpering giggle filled the air with annoying sweetness.

Das dämliche Kichern des Kleinkindes erfüllte die Luft mit nerviger Süße.

The simpering waiter seemed more interested in flirting than serving.

Der dämliche Kellner schien mehr daran interessiert zu sein zu flirten als zu bedienen.

jämmerlicheadj.

Anthea, you simpering bore.

Anthea, du jämmerliche Langweilerin! - Sie hat recht.

No, that's not what we agreed to. Anthea, you simpering bore.

Anthea, du jämmerliche Langweilerin! - Sie hat recht.

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simpering: Examples and translations in context

The simpering socialite posed for selfies, basking in the attention.

Der süffisante Prominente posierte für Selfies und genoss die Aufmerksamkeit.

Her simpering attitude during the meeting frustrated those who wanted to be serious.

Ihre süffisante Haltung während des Treffens frustrierte diejenigen, die ernsthaft arbeiten wollten.

I couldn't stand her simpering voice; it grated on my nerves.

Ich konnte ihre süffisante Stimme nicht ertragen; sie ging mir auf die Nerven.

The simpering character in the novel was unrealistic and over-the-top.

Die süffisante Figur im Roman war unrealistisch und übertrieben.

The simpering barista seemed more focused on flirting than making my coffee.

Der dämliche Barista schien mehr aufs Flirten konzentriert zu sein als auf die Zubereitung meines Kaffees.

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