simpering

ˈsɪmpərɪŋ
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Translation of simpering from English into Spanish,

Adjective

1.

emotion

showing insincere or excessive emotion
  • His simpering compliments made everyone uncomfortable.Sus cumplidos melosos incomodaron a todos.
2.

smile

showing an affected or insincere smile
  • She gave him a simpering grin.Ella le dio una sonrisa afectada.

Noun

behavior

the act of smiling in a silly or affected way
sonrisita afectada risita afectada
  • Her constant simpering annoyed everyone at the meeting.Su constante manera afectada de sonreír molestó a todos en la reunión.
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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
sonrisa afectada fsonrisa forzada fsonrisa tímida
  • She gave a simper when he complimented her.Ella mostró una sonrisa afectada cuando él la halagó.
Verb
intr.

silly manner

Rare
smile or speak in a silly self-conscious way
Rare
sonreír afectadamente sonreír tontamente hablar con afectación
  • She would simper whenever he walked by.Ella sonreía afectadamente cada vez que él pasaba por allí.

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

Adjective
melosoadj.

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

El barista meloso parecía más enfocado en coquetear que en hacer mi café.

afectadoadj.

As she spoke, her simpering tone cast doubt on her commitment.

Mientras hablaba, su tono afectado sembró dudas sobre su compromiso.

condescendienteadj.

His simpering attitude during serious discussions frustrated those wanting real solutions.

Su actitud condescendiente durante las discusiones serias frustraba a quienes querían soluciones reales.

atontadoadj.

She apparently called her now-boss a "simpering buffoon".

Ella, al parecer, llamó a su ahora superior, "bufón atontado".

zalameroadj./nm.

The simpering child charmed the adults, though his innocence was questionable.

El niño zalamero encantó a los adultos, aunque su inocencia era cuestionable.

Noun
sonrisa tontan.

She has the face of a simpering sheep, and the manners.

Tiene la cara y los modales y la sonrisa tonta de una oveja.

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simpering: Examples and translations in context

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

La risita melosa del niño llenaba el aire con una dulzura irritante.

The girl had a simpering smile that annoyed everyone at the party.

La chica tenía una sonrisa melosa que molestaba a todos en la fiesta.

The simpering waiter seemed more interested in flirting than serving.

El camarero meloso parecía más interesado en coquetear que en servir.

He greeted us with a simpering expression that made me roll my eyes.

Nos saludó con una expresión melosa que me hizo rodar los ojos.

He flashed a simpering smile, trying to win favor from the crowd.

Mostró una sonrisa melosa, intentando ganarse el favor de la multitud.

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

No podía soportar su voz melosa; me ponía de los nervios.

She used a simpering tone that made me question her sincerity.

Usó un tono meloso que me hizo cuestionar su sinceridad.

Her simpering laugh echoed in the quiet room, making it uncomfortable.

Su risa melosa resonó en la silenciosa habitación, causando incomodidad.

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