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sim·per
 simper
- pronunciation:
- sIm
p
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
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intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
simpered, simpering, simpers |
| definition: |
to smile in a silly or affected manner.
It's sickening how he simpers in the presence of these bigwigs. |
| related words: |
smile |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to express with a silly or affected smile.
She simpered her gratitude. |
| related words: |
mince, smile |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a foolish or affected smile.
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| derivation: |
simperingly (adv.) |
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