Antonyms of grinning

Collocations of grinning

grinning from ear to ear
Frequency: 80 %

She was grinning from ear to ear when she received the good news.

grinning like a Cheshire cat
Frequency: 70 %

He was grinning like a Cheshire cat after pulling off a successful prank.

grinning like a fool
Frequency: 60 %

She couldn't help but be grinning like a fool after winning the competition.

grinning broadly
Frequency: 50 %

The comedian had the audience grinning broadly throughout the entire show.

grinning cheekily
Frequency: 45 %

He was grinning cheekily as he teased his friends.

Idiomatic Expressions for grinning

  • Phrase: grinning like a Cheshire cat
    Meaning: to smile in a very wide and often mischievous or mysterious way
    Usage: He was grinning like a Cheshire cat when he pulled off the prank.