About The Word Simper
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Simper
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What's The Definition Of Simper?
[v] smile affectedly or derisively
Synonyms | Synonyms for Simper: smirk Related Terms | Find terms related to Simper: See Also | smile Simper In Webster's Dictionary \Sim"per\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Simpered}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Simpering}.] [Cf. Norw. semper fine, smart, dial. Dan.
semper, simper, affected, coy, prudish, OSw. semper one who
affectedly refrains from eating, Sw. sipp finical, prim, LG.
sipp.]
1. To smile in a silly, affected, or conceited manner.
Behold yond simpering dame. --Shak.
With a made countenance about her mouth, between
simpering and smiling. --ir. P.
Sidney.
2. To glimmer; to twinkle. [Obs.]
Yet can I mark how stars above Simper and shine.
--Herbert.
\Sim"per\, n. A constrained, self-conscious smile; an affected, silly smile; a smirk. The conscious simper, and the jealous leer. --Pope. |
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