"simper" as noun
1 - A foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, or affected smile; a smirk.
"simper" as verb
1 - To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, or smug manner.
2 - To glimmer; to twinkle.
simper
/ˈsɪmpə/
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Definition
Simper means to smile in a silly, unnatural, or self-conscious way. When someone simpers, their smile often seems forced or insincere. People might simper when they feel embarrassed, nervous, or want to impress someone but do not know how.
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Synonyms
1 - pleased
2 - curtsy
3 - bow
4 - bow down
5 - mock
6 - admit
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Antonyms
1 - withdrawn
2 - rebelled
3 - resent
4 - refused
5 - rebelled
6 - cautious
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Examples in Context
1 - The doors slammed closed behind Thalia, and with a simper , Jerren gestured for the young cathar to continue his testimony about the latest horrors performed at Elgaud on the Lunarch Council's behalf.
1 - Las puertas se cerraron de golpe a espaldas de Thalia y, con una sonrisa afectada , Jerren pidió al joven cátaro que reanudara su testimonio de los últimos horrores perpetrados en Elgaud en nombre del Concilio Lunarca.
2 - She couldn't help but simper at his awkward compliment during dinner.
2 - No pudo evitar sonreírse con torpeza ante el torpe cumplido durante la cena.
3 - Despite his simper , everyone knew he was plotting something mischievous.
3 - A pesar de su sonrisa , todos sabían que estaba tramando algo travieso.
4 - Even when reprimanded, he would simper like nothing was wrong.
4 - Incluso cuando lo reprendían, sonreía como si nada estuviera mal.
5 - With a playful simper , she teased him about his clumsiness.
5 - Con una sonrisa juguetona, ella bromeó sobre su torpeza.
6 - The simper he displayed did not match his stern demeanor.
6 - La sonrisa que mostró no coincidía con su actitud seria.
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