Pronunciation: /ɡrɪn/
noun A broad smile expressing satisfaction or amusement
A1 She had a big grin on her face when she saw the puppy.
A2 The child's grin was infectious, making everyone around them smile.
B1 He couldn't hide his grin of satisfaction after completing the project.
B2 Her mischievous grin hinted at a secret she was keeping.
C1 The politician's grin seemed insincere, causing doubt among the audience.
C2 Despite the seriousness of the situation, he couldn't help but show a small grin.
verb To smile broadly
A1 She grinned happily when she saw her favorite dessert.
A2 The children grinned with excitement as they opened their presents.
B1 He couldn't help but grin when he heard the good news.
B2 Despite the difficult circumstances, she managed to grin and stay positive.
C1 The comedian's jokes never fail to make the audience grin from ear to ear.
C2 Even in the face of adversity, he continued to grin and show his resilience.
formal She greeted him with a polite grin before beginning the meeting.
informal I couldn't help but grin when I saw the surprise party they had planned for me.
slang His cheesy pickup line made her grin and roll her eyes at the same time.
figurative The success of the project made the team grin from ear to ear with pride.
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