Meaning & use
grinned
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Smiled broadly, showing the teeth, typically to express amusement, pleasure, or mischief.
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She grinned from ear to ear when she saw the surprise party.
He grinned mischievously before revealing his prank.
A note on using this word
"Grinned" often implies a wider, more toothy expression than a plain smile, and can suggest mischief as easily as joy.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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