Grin vs. Smirk
Difference Between Grin and Smirk
Grinnoun
A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.
Smirknoun
an uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied or scornful
Grinnoun
(obsolete) A snare; a gin.
Smirknoun
a forced or affected smile; a simper
Grinverb
(intransitive) To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.
Why do you grin?Did I say something funny?Smirkverb
To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.
Grinverb
(transitive) To express by grinning.
She grinned pleasure at his embarrassment.Smirkadjective
(obsolete) smart; spruce; affected; simpering
Grinverb
To show the teeth, like a snarling dog.
Smirknoun
a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
Grinverb
(transitive) To grin as part of producing a particular facial expression, such as a smile or sneer.
He grinned a broad smile when I told him the result.He grinned a cruel sneer when I begged him to stop.Smirkverb
smile affectedly or derisively
Grinnoun
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
Grinverb
to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
