smilingly

Friendly

Word: Smilingly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: The word "smilingly" means to do something while smiling or in a way that shows happiness or friendliness. It describes how an action is performed with a smile.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "smilingly" to describe how someone does an action or speaks while smiling. It adds a cheerful tone to the sentence.

Example:

• The girl reminded her friend smilingly of their childhood spent together. (In this sentence, the girl is recalling happy memories while smiling, showing her joy.)

Advanced Usage:

You can use "smilingly" in various contexts, such as in conversations, storytelling, or descriptions of actions to convey warmth or positivity.

Word Variants:

• Smile (verb): To make a facial expression showing happiness.
• Smiling (adjective): Having a smile; showing joy or friendliness.
• Smile (noun): The expression of happiness made by turning up the corners of the mouth.

Different Meanings:

• Smilingly primarily conveys a sense of friendliness or happiness. It doesn’t have other meanings but is closely related to expressions of joy.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for "smilingly" include: - Cheerfully - Happily - Joyfully - Grinningly

Idioms:

While there isn't a specific idiom that uses "smilingly," here are some related idioms that include "smile": - "A smile is worth a thousand words."
(This means that a smile can express many feelings and thoughts without needing words.)

Phrasal Verbs:

There are no direct phrasal verbs that include "smilingly," but you might use "smile at" in sentences, which means to smile in the direction of someone.

Summary:

"Smilingly" is an adverb that describes doing something with a smile. It reflects happiness and friendliness in actions or speech.

Academic

Adverb

1. with smiles; in a smiling manner
   • the girl reminded her smilingly of their childhood spent together