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simper
[ sim-per ]
verb (used without object)
- to smile in a silly, self-conscious way.
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verb (used with object)
- to say with a simper.
noun
- a silly, self-conscious smile.
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simper
/ ˈ²õɪ³¾±èÉ™ /
verb
- intr to smile coyly, affectedly, or in a silly self-conscious way
- tr to utter (something) in a simpering manner
noun
- a simpering smile; smirk
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Derived Forms
- ˈ²õ¾±³¾±è±ð°ù±ð°ù, noun
- ˈ²õ¾±³¾±è±ð°ù¾±²Ô²µ, adjectivenoun
- ˈ²õ¾±³¾±è±ð°ù¾±²Ô²µly, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²õ¾±³¾î€ƒp±ð°ù·±ð°ù noun
- ²õ¾±³¾î€ƒp±ð°ù·¾±²Ô²µÂ·±ô²â adverb
- ³Ü²Ô·²õ¾±³¾î€ƒp±ð°ù·¾±²Ô²µ adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of simper1
First recorded in 1560–70; related to the Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Swiss dialect adjective semper “affected, coy,†German zimpfer “dainty, affected,†and to Middle Dutch zimperlijc “affected, coyâ€; further etymology unknown
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of simper1
C16: probably from Dutch simper affected
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Example Sentences
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His smile was simpering but seemed to hide a sneer.
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“Flooffee-Fyr! Who could’ve imagined that simpering lackey would have the guts to betray me? I respect him now, yes! But he shall taste my REVENGE!â€
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I suppose we simpered, but he only had eyes for Beatrice.
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Asturias fills the novel with beggars, the idle rich, simpering aristocrats and political sycophants.
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Geoffrey’s simpering, emotional stuntedness may make it difficult for, say, the village’s priest or barkeep to see much of themselves in him.
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