Associations to the word «Smirk»

Wiktionary

SMIRK, noun. An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied or scornful.
SMIRK, noun. A forced or affected smile; a simper.
SMIRK, verb. To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.
SMIRK, adjective. (obsolete) smart; spruce; affected; simpering

Dictionary definition

SMIRK, noun. A smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure.
SMIRK, verb. Smile affectedly or derisively.

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn