Meaning & use
grinning
Present participle of grin: smiling broadly, often showing the teeth, to express amusement or pleasure.
See it in a sentence
He walked in grinning from ear to ear after hearing the good news.
The children were grinning mischievously as they hid behind the couch.
A note on using this word
Grinning often suggests a wider, more unrestrained smile than a simple smile, and can sometimes imply mischief rather than pure happiness.
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