definition of a wry smile
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Definition of 'smile' wry smile definition, wry smile meaning | English dictionary. smile. 1 a facial expression characterized by an upturning of the corners of the mouth, usually showing amusement, friendliness, etc., but sometimes scorn, etc.
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wry adj. wri·er (rī′ər), wri·est (rī′ĭst) or wry·er or wry·est. 1. Funny in an understated, sarcastic, or ironic way: a wry sense of humor. 2. Temporarily twisted in an expression of distaste or displeasure: made a wry face. 3. Archaic Abnormally twisted or bent to one side; crooked: a wry nose.
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- 1 Funny in an understated, sarcastic, or ironic way: a wry sense of humor. 2  Temporarily twisted in an expression of distaste or displeasure: made a wry face.  Archaic Abnormally twisted or bent to one side; crooked: a wry nose.
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Definitions &Translations Webster Dictionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Smirk (verb) to smile in an affected or conceited manner; to smile with affected complaisance; to simper. Smirk (noun) a forced or affected smile; a simper. Smirk (adj) nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering. Origin: [OE. smirken, ASS. smercian, smearcian; cf. MHG. smieren, smielen, to smile.
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What does sneer mean? Definition of sneer. 1  intransitive verb. 2  1 : to smile or laugh with facial contortions that express scorn or contempt. 3  2 : to speak or write in a scornfully jeering manner.  transitive 1  verb. : to utter with a sneer.
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MARKETING RESEARCH The marketing manager and the researcher must work closely together to define the problem carefully and agree on the research objectives. The manager best understands the decision for which information is needed; the researcher best understands marketing research and how to obtain the information.
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Torticollis Torticollis, also known as wry neck or loxia, is a dystonic condition defined by an abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position, which may be due to a variety of causes. The term torticollis is derived from the Latin words tortus for twisted and collum for neck.
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sneer Definition of sneer for English Language Learners. : an expression on a person's face that is like a smile but that shows dislike and a lack of respect for someone or something; also : a statement, criticism, etc., that shows dislike and a lack of respect.
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Smiley For other uses, see Smiley Face (disambiguation) . A smiley (sometimes simply called a happy or smiling face) is a stylized representation of a smiling humanoid face, an important part of popular culture.
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Wry Neck (Torticollis) Torticollis is a painfully twisted and tilted neck. The head is generally tilted to one side and the chin to the other. It is also known as wry neck. This condition can be congenital (present at birth). It can also be caused by damage to the neck muscles or blood supply.
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Definitions &Translations A sneer is a facial expression of scorn or disgust characterized by a slight raising of one corner of the upper lip, known also as curling the lip or turning up the nose.
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smile A facial expression characterized by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth and indicating pleasure, amusement, or derision. v. smiled, smil·ing, smiles. v. intr. 1. To have or form a smile.
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- The noun SMILE has 1 sense: 1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement. Familiarity information: SMILE used as a noun is very rare.
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- The act of smiling without showing one's teeth so the lips are stretched wide across the face while remaining closed.
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary (5.00 / 1 vote) Rate this definition: sneer (Noun). A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn. sneer (Noun). A display of contempt; scorn. sneer (Verb). To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.
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wrinkle crow's feet, crow's foot, laugh line - a wrinkle in the skin at the outer corner of your eyes. dermatoglyphic - the lines that form patterns on the skin (especially on the fingertips and the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet)
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- The :-) notation is known as a smiley, and means that the statement it follows was intended as humor. When you tilt your head to the side, you see that: is the eyes, - the optional nose, and) is the mouth. If you are affiliated with Indiana University and need help with a computing problem, please use the I need help with a computing problem section above, or contact your campus Support Center.
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- a small, natural hollow area or crease, permanent or transient, in some soft part of the human body, especially one formed in the cheek in smiling. any similar slight depression. to mark with or as if with dimples; produce dimples in: A smile dimpled her face.
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smirk The definition of a smirk is  a conceited or arrogant smile or facial expression. An example of a smirk is the conceited smile you might get after you have just defeated an opponent.
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laugh 1. chortle, cackle, cachinnate, guffaw, roar; giggle, snicker, snigger, titter. 6. Laugh, chuckle, grin, smile refer to methods of expressing mirth, appreciation of humor, etc. A laugh may be a sudden, voiceless exhalation, but is usually an audible sound, either soft or loud: a hearty laugh. Chuckle suggests a barely audible series of sounds expressing private amusement or satisfaction: a delighted chuckle.
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- Her lips curled into a smirk. (Definition of “smirk” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of “smirk”
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scowl The definition of a scowl is a gloomy or intimidating look. An example of scowl is what an angry clown may wear on his face in a haunted house. Scowl is defined as to wrinkle the eyebrows to show disapproval or anger. An example of scowl is for a father to look at his daughter disapprovingly after she tells a blatant lie.
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Grimace Grimace may refer to: 1  A type of facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain. 2  Grimace (composer), a French composer active in the mid-to-late 14th century. 3  Grimace (character), a McDonaldland marketing character developed to promote the restaurant's milkshakes.
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Excerpt: 'Embrace the Suck' Take the acronym MARINES.. The wry definition is Many Americans Running Into Never Ending S***. (That addresses a corps identity issue.) The Operation Iraqi Freedom phrase embrace the suck is both an implied order and wise advice couched as a vulgar quip.
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- English Collins Dictionary-English synonyms & Thesaurus &nbsp. grimace (grimaces plural & 3rd person present) (grimacing present participle) (grimaced past tense & past participle) If you grimace, you twist your face in an ugly way because you are annoyed, disgusted, or in pain.
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"What does the expression""upside down smile""mean?" Make a smile. Your mouth curves upward. Now form a frown. Your mouth curves downward. That's a smile, turned upside down. A frown. Of course, another form of smile is not so acceptable. We call this the inverted grin. Here's what I mean.