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smiling vs smile

smile vs smiling

smiling and smile both are nouns.

smiling is an adjective but smile is not an adjective.

smiling is not a verb while smile is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
smiling Yes Yes No No
smile Yes No Yes No
As nouns, smiling and smile are synonyms defined as:
  • smiling and smile: a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
Other synonyms of smiling include grin, grinning.
smiling (noun) smile (noun)
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
smiling (adjective) smile (adjective)
smiling with happiness or optimism
smiling (verb) smile (verb)
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
express with a smile
Difference between smiling and smile

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