Meaning & use
grin
To smile broadly, showing the teeth, usually to express amusement, pleasure, or embarrassment.
See it in a sentence
He couldn't stop grinning after hearing he had gotten the job.
She grinned mischievously before finally revealing the surprise she had planned all week.
A note on using this word
Grin implies a wider, often toothier smile than a plain 'smile,' and it can suggest mischief as well as joy.
Words with a similar meaning
smile broadlybeam
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. noun
A broad smile that shows the teeth.
A wide grin spread across his face when he saw the puppy.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “grin”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.