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simper

/ˈsɪmpər/
sim · per ˈsɪmp · ər
English Definition
v. to smile in a silly or affected way
中文释义
傻笑
Significado en Español
sonreír tontamente
한국어 뜻
바보처럼 웃다, 어리석게 웃다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cười ngớ ngẩn, cười khờ khạo
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Example Sentence

She tried to play it cool, but couldn't help but simper at the compliment.

她尽力保持冷静,但还是忍不住对这个赞美傻笑。

Synonyms
smirk beam grin sneer
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sim(like)+per→ like smiling, simper.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is the best synonym for simper?

  1. A smile
  2. B glare
  3. C frown
  4. D grin
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D — grin. “simper” means v. to smile in a silly or affected way

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She would ______ and giggle foolishly whenever the handsome actor spoke.

  1. A frown
  2. B scowl
  3. C simper
  4. D glare
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C — simper. “simper” means v. to smile in a silly or affected way

Common questions about “simper”

What does “simper” mean?

simper — v. to smile in a silly or affected way. In Chinese: 傻笑.

How do you pronounce “simper”?

simper is pronounced /ˈsɪmpər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sim · per.

How do you use “simper” in a sentence?

She tried to play it cool, but couldn't help but simper at the compliment. (她尽力保持冷静,但还是忍不住对这个赞美傻笑。)

What are synonyms for “simper”?

smirk, beam, grin, sneer — all close in meaning to simper (v. to smile in a silly or affected way).

Is “simper” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. simper appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “simper”?

sim(like)+per→ like smiling, simper.

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