half-smile

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

Translation

n. Een lach die niet volledig geluk of amusement toont; een lichte lach. Een ambigue lach die een mengsel van emoties suggereert.
v. Licht of ambig lachen.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

half-smile flickered

Een half-lachje flitste

with a half-smile

met een half-lachje

her half-smile

haar half-lachje

a half-smile played

Een half-lachje speelde

half-smile appeared

Een half-lachje verscheen

caught a half-smile

greep een half-lachje

half-smile vanished

Een half-lachje verdween

his half-smile

zijn half-lachje

offered a half-smile

bood een half-lachje

with half-smile

met half-lachje

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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