simper

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verb

sim·per ˈsim-pər How to pronounce simper (audio)

simpered; simpering ˈsim-p(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce simper (audio)

; simpers

intransitive verb

: to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner

Through force of will, she escaped the narrowness of Victorian daughterhood, the polite world of needlework and simpering over teacups that had always bored her.

Matthew Dennison

… in September, … Pee-wee made a surprise appearance to open the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. Wide-eyed and simpering, this target of a thousand barbs asked innocently, "Heard any good jokes lately?" The audience roared—and rose to its feet, cheering.

People Weekly

Or did he really mean that she should simper sweetly to get her way or, alternatively, give in gracefully to whatever the men in cabinet wanted—and then face the inevitable criticism that she was ineffectual and proof that women couldn't lead?

Janine Haines

transitive verb

: to say with a simper

simpered an apology

simperer

ˈsim-pər-ər How to pronounce simper (audio)

noun

plural simperers

Example Sentences

Verb He simpered and smirked while he talked to the boss. She simpered that she had gone to all this trouble for a reason.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Judging by his simpering public appearances with Putin -- including one where Trump dissed his own US intelligence agencies -- these calls would be fascinating.

Stephen Collinson, CNN, 16 Oct. 2019 In recent seasons, Philip has retreated from the world of derring-do, embracing instead a simpering self-help doctrine emblematic of the era, while Elizabeth has turned into an ever more remorseless assassin.

Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2017 Lastly, Colman does beleaguered, long-suffering wife like a champ, turning what could be simpering roles into simmering ones.

Vogue, 29 Oct. 2017 This story of bumbling boors, chiseling social climbers, and simpering fops gallivanting and scheming around the London countryside is crisply performed by a uniformly excellent cast.

Steve Heisler, Chicago Reader, 10 July 2017 This story of bumbling boors, chiseling social climbers, and simpering fops gallivanting and scheming around the London countryside is crisply performed by a uniformly excellent cast.

Chicago Reader, 22 June 2017

Noun

Today’s announcement marks the emergence of a new GE, a high-tech industrial GE — simper, stronger, a more focused company at the core.

Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 26 June 2018 Al Capone lived as a schoolyard bully, died in a simper with a brain et by syphilis, and lives on through eternity as a cigarillo mascot and gimme film role for dark-haired white actors who want a chance to really chew some scenery.

Paul Dailing, Chicago Reader, 21 Dec. 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

akin to Middle Dutch zimperlijc elegant, Danish dialect simper affected, coy

First Known Use

Verb

1562, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

1606, in the meaning defined above

单词	simpers
释义	simper 1 of 2 verb sim·per ˈsim-pər simpered; simpering ˈsim-p(ə-)riŋ ; simpers intransitive verb : to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner Through force of will, she escaped the narrowness of Victorian daughterhood, the polite world of needlework and simpering over teacups that had always bored her. Matthew Dennison … in September, … Pee-wee made a surprise appearance to open the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. Wide-eyed and simpering, this target of a thousand barbs asked innocently, "Heard any good jokes lately?" The audience roared—and rose to its feet, cheering. People Weekly Or did he really mean that she should simper sweetly to get her way or, alternatively, give in gracefully to whatever the men in cabinet wanted—and then face the inevitable criticism that she was ineffectual and proof that women couldn't lead? Janine Haines transitive verb : to say with a simper simpered an apology simperer ˈsim-pər-ər noun plural simperers simper 2 of 2 noun plural simpers : a silly, affected, or ingratiating smile "I'm sure I must have misunderstood you, Professor Dumbledore," she said with a simper that left her big, round eyes as cold as ever. J. K. Rowling Both stars are superb; adorable yet dangerous, these heroines for our times learn to handle things with a resounding bang, not a girlish simper. Eleanor Ringel Example Sentences Verb He simpered and smirked while he talked to the boss. She simpered that she had gone to all this trouble for a reason. Recent Examples on the Web Verb Judging by his simpering public appearances with Putin -- including one where Trump dissed his own US intelligence agencies -- these calls would be fascinating. Stephen Collinson, CNN, 16 Oct. 2019 In recent seasons, Philip has retreated from the world of derring-do, embracing instead a simpering self-help doctrine emblematic of the era, while Elizabeth has turned into an ever more remorseless assassin. Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2017 Lastly, Colman does beleaguered, long-suffering wife like a champ, turning what could be simpering roles into simmering ones. Vogue, 29 Oct. 2017 This story of bumbling boors, chiseling social climbers, and simpering fops gallivanting and scheming around the London countryside is crisply performed by a uniformly excellent cast. Steve Heisler, Chicago Reader, 10 July 2017 This story of bumbling boors, chiseling social climbers, and simpering fops gallivanting and scheming around the London countryside is crisply performed by a uniformly excellent cast. Steve Heisler, Chicago Reader, 10 July 2017 This story of bumbling boors, chiseling social climbers, and simpering fops gallivanting and scheming around the London countryside is crisply performed by a uniformly excellent cast. Steve Heisler, Chicago Reader, 10 July 2017 This story of bumbling boors, chiseling social climbers, and simpering fops gallivanting and scheming around the London countryside is crisply performed by a uniformly excellent cast. Steve Heisler, Chicago Reader, 10 July 2017 This story of bumbling boors, chiseling social climbers, and simpering fops gallivanting and scheming around the London countryside is crisply performed by a uniformly excellent cast. Chicago Reader, 22 June 2017 Noun Today’s announcement marks the emergence of a new GE, a high-tech industrial GE — simper, stronger, a more focused company at the core. Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 26 June 2018 Al Capone lived as a schoolyard bully, died in a simper with a brain et by syphilis, and lives on through eternity as a cigarillo mascot and gimme film role for dark-haired white actors who want a chance to really chew some scenery. Paul Dailing, Chicago Reader, 21 Dec. 2017 See More Word History Etymology Verb akin to Middle Dutch zimperlijc elegant, Danish dialect simper affected, coy First Known Use Verb 1562, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Noun 1606, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition simper verb sim·per ˈsim-pər simpered; simpering : to smile or speak in a way that is not sincere or natural simpers 1 of 2 noun plural of simper as in smiles Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance smiles smirks grins chortles cackles sniggers chuckles crows titters whoops guffaws snickers boffs giggles boffos laughs laughters belly laughs twitters cachinnations hee-haws horselaughs boffolas Antonyms & Near Antonyms cries sobs groans moans wails grimaces frowns lowers mouths faces pouts scowls lours See More simpers 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of simper as in grins Synonyms & Similar Words grins laughs sneers smiles smirks beams Antonyms & Near Antonyms grimaces glowers frowns scowls glares lowers pouts sulks lours glooms See More
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Example Sentences

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