'Simper' definitions:
Definition of 'simper'
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Definition of 'Simper'
From: GCIDE
- Simper \Sim"per\, n. A constrained, self-conscious smile; an affected, silly smile; a smirk. [1913 Webster]
- The conscious simper, and the jealous leer. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Simper'
From: GCIDE
- Simper \Sim"per\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Simpered; p. pr. & vb. n. Simpering.] [Cf. Norw. semper fine, smart, dial. Dan. semper, simper, affected, coy, prudish, OSw. semper one who affectedly refrains from eating, Sw. sipp finical, prim, LG. sipp.]
- 1. To smile in a silly, affected, or conceited manner. [1913 Webster]
- Behold yond simpering dame. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- With a made countenance about her mouth, between simpering and smiling. --ir. P. Sidney. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To glimmer; to twinkle. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- Yet can I mark how stars above Simper and shine. --Herbert. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'simper'
From: Moby Thesaurus