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
1
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- grinnings
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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.
