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smirkingly (ˈsmɜːkɪŋlɪ) 

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adverb

  1. (pejorative) while giving a smile expressing scorn, smugness, etc, rather than pleasure

smirk (smɜːk Pronunciation for smirk ) 

Definitions

noun

  1. a smile expressing scorn, smugness, etc, rather than pleasure

verb

  1. intr to give such a smile
  2. tr to express with such a smile

Derived Forms

ˈsmirker noun
ˈsmirking adjective
ˈsmirkingly adverb

Word Origin

Old English smearcian; related to smer derision, Old High German bismer contempt, bismerōn to scorn

Example Sentences Including 'smirkingly'

I sat down with them and Claire smirkingly poured me out a couple of inches of wine.
Kate Cann READY? (2001)

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