half-smile

[US]/[hɑːf ˈsmaɪl]/
[UK]/[hæf ˈsmaɪl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A smile that does not fully show happiness or amusement; a slight smile.; A smile that is ambiguous, suggesting a mixture of emotions.
v.To smile slightly or ambiguously.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

half-smile flickered

with a half-smile

her half-smile

a half-smile played

half-smile appeared

caught a half-smile

half-smile vanished

his half-smile

offered a half-smile

with half-smile

Example Sentences

she gave him a half-smile, unsure of his reaction.

the politician offered a practiced half-smile to the cameras.

he watched her, a half-smile playing on his lips.

her half-smile suggested she knew more than she was saying.

a half-smile flickered across her face as she heard the news.

he responded with a polite half-smile and a nod.

the half-smile didn't reach her eyes, making it seem insincere.

despite the difficult situation, she managed a small half-smile.

he greeted her with a warm half-smile and a friendly wave.

the half-smile on her face betrayed a hint of amusement.

he gave a half-smile, trying to hide his nervousness.

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