noun Uncommon

grinning

GRIH-nihng

Grinning (noun) means a broad, toothy smile, or the act of smiling that way. Example: “He walked in grinning from ear to ear after hearing the good news.”

noun

A broad, toothy smile, or the act of smiling that way.

"He walked in grinning from ear to ear after hearing the good news."

"The kids kept grinning at each other, clearly up to something."

How to use grinning

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe -ing form of "grin", describing a wide smile or the act of smiling broadly.

Common pairings

grinning from ear to ear grinning widely grinning like an idiot

Word forms

grinnings plural

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Synonyms

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smile smiling grin

Related words

smile crying smiling grin

Rhymes for grinning

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Frequently asked questions

What does “grinning” mean?

The word “grinning” means a broad, toothy smile, or the act of smiling that way. In plain terms, the -ing form of "grin", describing a wide smile or the act of smiling broadly.

How do you pronounce “grinning”?

“Grinning” is pronounced GRIH-nihng (/ˈɡɹɪnɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “grinning” in a sentence?

Here is “grinning” used in a sentence: “He walked in grinning from ear to ear after hearing the good news.”

What part of speech is “grinning”?

“Grinning” is a noun.

Is “grinning” a common word?

“Grinning” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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