单词 | to simper it |
释义 | > as lemmasto simper it (a) intransitive. To smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affectedly coy or bashful manner, or in a way that is expressive of or is intended to convey guileless pleasure, childlike innocence, or the like. Formerly also transitive with it in same sense, as †to simper it. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > pleasure > smiling > smile [verb (intransitive)] > simper or smirk smirkc888 simper1546 smirkle?c1590 smirtlea1650 smicker1802 the world > action or operation > behaviour > affected behaviour or affectation > be affected or act affectedly [verb (intransitive)] > use affected posture or gesture > expression > smile smirkc888 simper1546 smirkle?c1590 smirtlea1650 smilesmirk1922 1546 [implied in: S. Gardiner Detection Deuils Sophistrie f. lxxxvi Iesters, railers, rimers, plaiers..& simpering parets, take vpon them to be administratours & officers. (at simpering adj.1 1)]. ?1562 Jacke Jugeler sig. B.i She simperith, she prankith and getteth with out faille. 1575 G. North tr. Philibert Philosopher of Court 16 Counterfaite Courtiers whiche simper it in outwarde shewe, making pretie mouthes [etc.]. 1622 F. Beaumont & J. Fletcher Phylaster (new ed.) i. 2 She is one that may..simper when shee is courted by her friend. 1652 B. Oley Life G. Herbert in G. Herbert Priest to Temple sig. b7v His Birth and Spirit prompted him to Martiall Atchievements,..and not to sit simpering over a Book. 1658 J. Spencer Καινα και Παλαια 607 They [sc. religious hypocrites] simper it devoutly, and rail Jesuitically against Church and State. 1721 T. D'Urfey Ariadne ii. i, in New Opera's 205 Oh! how she would teehee, and simper, and sneer. 1770 F. Burney Early Jrnls. & Lett. (1988) I. 124 She..lisps affectedly, simpers designedly, and lookes conceitedly. 1832 R. Lander & J. Lander Jrnl. Exped. Niger III. xx. 215 Addigetta..smiles or simpers most engagingly whenever she is more than ordinarily pleased. 1878 A. Trollope Is he Popenjoy? I. xii. 162 ‘Your husband cares about your appearance,’ said Mrs. Houghton, turning her eyes upon Lord George. He simpered and looked pleased. 1922 P. Guedalla Second Empire xvi. 373 One seems to see them simpering prettily in their great skirts and their little hats. 1969 N.Y. Amsterdam News 20 Dec. 22/2 Suzanne Grossman simpers and sobs. 2006 M. Faber in Granta Summer 49 She simpered at the camera. < as lemmas |
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