Simper

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪmpər/

Definitions of simper

verb to smile or gesture in a silly, self-conscious, often coy manner

Example Sentences

A1 She simpered when she saw her crush walking towards her.

A2 The salesperson simpered as she tried to sell the expensive handbag.

B1 He simpered nervously during the job interview.

B2 The politician simpered for the cameras during the press conference.

C1 The actress simpered for the paparazzi as she walked the red carpet.

C2 The CEO simpered as he greeted the shareholders at the annual meeting.

Examples of simper in a Sentence

formal She couldn't help but simper when she saw the elegant bouquet of flowers.

informal Every time he sees his crush, he starts to simper like a schoolboy.

slang Stop simpering and just ask her out already!

figurative The politician's simpering smile didn't fool anyone; they knew his true intentions.

Grammatical Forms of simper

• past tense: simpered
• plural: simpers
• comparative: more simpering
• superlative: most simpering
• present tense: simpers
• future tense: will simper
• perfect tense: has simpered
• continuous tense: is simpering
• singular: simper
• positive degree: simper
• infinitive: to simper
• gerund: simpering
• participle: simpering

Origin and Evolution of simper

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'simper' originated from the Old French word 's'empirer' which means to make worse or deteriorate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'simper' evolved to refer to a silly smile or smirk, often with a sense of coyness or insincerity.