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smile in Latin

smile in Latin is rīsus, subrīsus, surrīsus — smile means a facial expression made by curving the mouth upward, usually showing happiness or friendliness.

smile in Latin

rīsus
noun
A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement, goodwill, or anxiety.
subrīsus
noun
A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement, goodwill, or anxiety.
surrīsus
noun
A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement, goodwill, or anxiety.
subrīdeō
verb
(ambitransitive) To have (a smile) on one's face.
surrīdeō
verb
(ambitransitive) To have (a smile) on one's face.

What does "smile" mean?

  1. noun A facial expression made by curving the mouth upward, usually showing happiness or friendliness.
    "She greeted us with a warm smile."
  2. verb To make this expression.
    "The baby smiled at her mother for the first time."
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smile in a sentence

  • She greeted us with a warm smile.
  • His smile faded as he read the message.
  • The baby smiled at her mother for the first time.
  • He smiled politely despite feeling nervous.

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What is "smile" in Latin?

"smile" in Latin is rīsus, subrīsus, surrīsus. smile means: A facial expression made by curving the mouth upward, usually showing happiness or friendliness.

How do you use "smile" in a sentence?

Example: "She greeted us with a warm smile." In Latin, "smile" is rīsus, subrīsus, surrīsus.

Are there other ways to say "smile" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "smile": rīsus, subrīsus, surrīsus, subrīdeō, surrīdeō.

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