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Vocabulary Entry
smirk
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A smile that suggests smugness or conceit.
Example Sentences
"She wore a smirk after winning the argument."
"His smirk made it clear he thought he was better than everyone else."
"The smirk on her face annoyed her teammates."
V
verb
To smile in an irritatingly smug or confident way.
Example Sentences
"He smirked when he heard the good news."
"She couldn't help but smirk at her rival's misfortune."
"Despite the criticism, he smirked, unfazed by the negative comments."