SMIRKED

Verb

smirked

simple past tense and past participle of smirk

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Source: Wiktionary


SMIRK

Smirk, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Smirked; p. pr. & vb. n. Smirking.] Etym: [OE. smirken, ASS. smercian, smearcian; cf. MHG. smieren, smielen, to smile. See Smile, v. i.]

Definition: To smile in an affected or conceited manner; to smile with affected complaisance; to simper.

Smirk, n.

Definition: A forced or affected smile; a simper. The bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered. Sir W. Scott.

Smirk, a.

Definition: Nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering. "So smirk, so smooth." Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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BRIGHT

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