Grin — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Grin
Grin (verb)
- to draw back the lips so as to show the teeth especially in amusement or laughter; broadly, smile
Grin (noun)
- a facial expression produced by grinning especially in pleasure or amusement
Grin (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward
"grinned at the kids' fooling around in the pool"
Grin (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in smile, smirk
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Grin
The most common words with a similar meaning to Grin:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Grin
Words with the opposite meaning of Grin:
Near Antonyms of Grin
Word Forms of Grin
Inflections: grinned, grinning, grins
Derived words: grinner (noun), grinningly (adverb)
Origin & Etymology of Grin
Middle English grennen, from Old English grennian; akin to Old High German grennen to snarl
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Grin
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 13
- Topics: Feelings & Emotions
Words & Phrases Containing Grin
Frequently Asked Questions about Grin
What does "Grin" mean?
"Grin" means to draw back the lips so as to show the teeth especially in amusement or laughter; broadly, smile. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to draw back the lips so as to show the teeth especially in amusement or laughter; broadly, smile. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Grin"?
Other words for "Grin" include beam, smile, simper, smirk, crow, whoop, belly laugh and boff. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Grin" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Grin"?
There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Grin". Common alternatives include beam, smile, simper, smirk, crow, whoop, belly laugh, boff, boffola and cachinnation.
What is the opposite of "Grin"?
Antonyms of "Grin" include cry, groan, moan, sob, wail, face, frown and grimace. Near antonyms include glare, gloom, glower and sulk.
How do you use "Grin" in a sentence?
Examples of "Grin" in a sentence: "grinned at the kids' fooling around in the pool".
Is "Grin" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Grin" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
Is "Grin" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C1-level word, "Grin" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Grin"?
"Grin" is pronounced /ˈgrin/.