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Meaning of "smiley" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SMILEY

smiley  [ˈsmaɪlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SMILEY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Smiley can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SMILEY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

smiley

Smiley

A smiley (sometimes simply called a happy or smiling face) is a stylized representation of a smiling humanoid face, an important part of popular culture. The classic form designed in 1963 comprises a yellow circle with two black dots representing eyes and a black arc representing the mouth (). On the Internet and in other plaintext communication channels, the emoticon form (sometimes also called the smiley-face emoticon) has traditionally been most popular, typically employing a colon and a right parenthesis to form sequences like :-), :), or (: that resemble a smiling face when viewed sideways. "Smiley" is also sometimes used as a generic term for any emoticon. The variant spelling "smilie" is not as common, but the plural form "smilies" is commonly used.

Definition of smiley in the English dictionary

The first definition of smiley in the dictionary is given to smiling; cheerful. Other definition of smiley is depicting a smile. Smiley is also any of a group of symbols depicting a smile, or other facial expression, used in electronic mail.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SMILEY


docilely
ˈdəʊsaɪlɪ
drily
ˈdraɪlɪ
dryly
ˈdraɪlɪ
ductilely
ˈdʌktaɪlɪ
highly
ˈhaɪlɪ
juvenilely
ˈdʒuːvəˌnaɪlɪ
kiley
ˈkaɪlɪ
kylie
ˈkaɪlɪ
nighly
ˈnaɪlɪ
phyle
ˈfaɪlɪ
pily
ˈpaɪlɪ
Riley
ˈraɪlɪ
sedile
sɛˈdaɪlɪ
shily
ˈʃaɪlɪ
shyly
ˈʃaɪlɪ
slily
ˈslaɪlɪ
slyly
ˈslaɪlɪ
stylie
ˈstaɪlɪ
wily
ˈwaɪlɪ
wryly
ˈraɪlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SMILEY

smidgin
smifligate
smilacaceous
smilax
smile
smileful
smileless
smiler
Smiles
smilet
smiling
smilingly
smilodon
smir
smirch
smirk
smirking
smirkingly
smirky
smirr

WORDS THAT END LIKE SMILEY

alley
Ashley
bailey
Bentley
Berkeley
Bradley
Haley
Harley
hurley
ley
Marley
medley
Oakley
Old Bailey
Shipley
Stanley
the life of Riley
trolley
valley
Wesley

Synonyms and antonyms of smiley in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «smiley» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SMILEY

Find out the translation of smiley to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of smiley from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «smiley» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

笑脸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

emoticono
570 millions of speakers

English

smiley
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्माइली
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

(صُورَةُ الْوَجْهِ الْمُبْتَسِمُ (سْمَايْلِي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

улыбочка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

face sorridente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্মাইলি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

smiley
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Smiley
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Smiley
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スマイリー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

웃음 기호
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Smiley
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

biểu tượng mặt cười
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்மைலி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्माइली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gülen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

faccina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uśmieszek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

смайлик
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

față zâmbitoare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χαμογελαστή φατσούλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

smiley
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

smiley
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

smiley
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of smiley

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SMILEY»

The term «smiley» is very widely used and occupies the 10.880 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SMILEY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «smiley» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «smiley» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about smiley

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10 QUOTES WITH «SMILEY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word smiley.
1
Nita Ambani
I like to have everything smiley and happy for my husband. Men don't want to see a grumpy face at the end of a hard day.
2
Charlotte Arnold
I was four when I started modeling. My mom was very much an off-the-stage mom who knew nothing about the business. She married my stepdad when I was about four, and he had been an actor. Because I was a really smiley kid and could read, which is something they're always looking for, she just decided to give it a shot.
3
Emily Browning
I've actually got turned down for a lot of roles because I'm not bubbly enough. People have told me to be more 'up', but I can't, really. I find it hard to be smiley and giggly all the time.
4
America Ferrera
I was an open, smiley and gregarious child. I could make friends in 30 seconds wherever I went.
5
Sally Hawkins
I'm quite an optimist, quite happy in life, quite smiley.
6
Aaron Huey
I'm not sure how to describe my style. A lot of my work is dark and looks a bit sad, which is strange because I'm such a smiley, over-the-top positive guy who wears gold shoes most days.
7
Steve Jurvetson
Flourishing is everyone's birthright. I'm trying to break this hold that being smiley and cheery has on what people think the good life is.
8
Nate Lowman
A lot of people use a smiley face when they write letters. But it's this huge insane compulsion, like 'I'm happy! I swear!' I'm not buying it.
9
Martin Seligman
I'm trying to broaden the scope of positive psychology well beyond the smiley face. Happiness is just one-fifth of what human beings choose to do.
10
Serj Tankian
People think our music's very aggressive or angry or whatever, and it's just the opposite, really... I like laughing. And I like being really calm before a show, and smiley.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SMILEY»

Discover the use of smiley in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to smiley and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Thousand Acres: A Novel
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Jane Smiley, 2011
2
Understanding Jane Smiley
In this comprehensive study of Jane Smiley's fiction, Neil Nakadate analyzes the fiction of the writer best known for A Thousand Acres.
Neil Nakadate, 1999
3
Good Faith
Add to this Joe’s roller coaster affair with his mentor’s married daughter. The result is as suspenseful and entertaining as any of Jane Smiley’s fiction. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Jane Smiley, 2003
4
Accountable: Making America as Good as Its Promise
Accountable examines present-day conditions and the consequences for America. At its core, this book is a tool with which the community can evaluate the successes or failures of its political leaders and of itself.
Tavis Smiley, 2009
5
Smiley's People
Through scenes of mounting revelation, and a cast of superbly drawn characters, through Switzerland, Hamburg, Paris and the fens of Schleswig-Holstein, le Carré rallies us irresistibly to the chase, till we find ourselves at Smiley’s ...
John le Carré, 2008
6
Your Kid's Too Soft: Welcome to the Old School
Of course! But you only get one chance to raise your child. In Your Kid's Too Soft, high school teacher and coach Tim Smiley charts a pathway for all parents and students to succeed in the public school environment.
Tim Smiley, 2010
7
13 Ways of Looking at the Novel
As she works her way through one hundred novels–from classics such as the thousand-year-old Tale of Genji to recent fiction by Zadie Smith and Alice Munro–she infects us anew with the passion for reading that is the governing spirit of ...
Jane Smiley, 2008
8
Smiley!: A Laughing Matter
This book not only contains funny stories from his columns published between 1991 and 2000, but also an account of his life, from his early days as a spoiled brat in Natchez, Miss., to his high school and college days in Baton Rouge and his ...
Smiley Anders, 2012
9
Fail Up: 20 Lessons on Building Success from Failure
The author offers anecdotes and experiences with failure in his own life to help readers reconsider how they view past mistakes and to use past failures to overcome hardship and succeed later in life.
Tavis Smiley, 2013
10
Jane Smiley's A Thousand Acres: A Reader's Guide
The books in the series will all follow the same structure:a biography of the novelist, including other works, influences, and, in some cases, an interview; a full-length study of the novel, drawing out the most important themes and ideas; ...
Susan Elizabeth Farrell, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SMILEY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term smiley is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Eat'n Park sues Chicago cookie-maker over Smiley trademark
Pittsburgh-based Eat'n Park has sued Chicago American Sweet & Snacks, saying its cookies called "Smiley's" are a lot like Eat'n Park's best-seller, above. «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 15»
2
Skywriter's message of love, peace and smiley faces
New Orleans - High above New Orleans, a small plane rolled in tight barrels, trailing smoke to create inspirational messages: smiley faces, peace signs, hearts ... «News24, May 15»
3
Maya Angelou play in development by Tavis Smiley, Kenny Leon
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the nearly 30-year friendship that Tavis Smiley shared with Maya Angelou, he learned the renowned writer's views on life and how to ... «Yahoo News UK, Apr 15»
4
Blind Golden Retriever 'Smiley' Warms Hearts as Therapy Dog
A golden retriever named “Smiley” is living up to his name as a therapy dog who brightens the days of patients and nursing home residents in the small town of ... «ABC News, Mar 15»
5
Say cheese! Hubble Telescope spots smiley face in space
It sure looks like a smiley face beaming down from the heavens, but actually it's a massive galaxy cluster known as SDSS J1038+4849. Wonders of the universe ... «CNN, Feb 15»
6
Farmer uses feed truck, camera drone to create 'Cow Art'
30 (UPI) -- A Kansas cattle rancher posted a YouTube video showing how he used a camera drone, a feed truck and a herd of cattle to create a "cow art" smiley ... «UPI.com, Jan 15»
7
Benedict Cumberbatch apologizes for calling black people 'coloured'
During his appearance on Tavis Smiley, a late-night talk show on PBS that features interviews on topical subjects and entertainment, the actor hit out at the lack ... «Daily Mail, Jan 15»
8
Who Blamed a Lack of Rehearsal Time for His DWTS Ouster?
"Producers shouldn't sign up people who can't commit the time when they are told up front that the person is going to be on a book tour," Smiley told PEOPLE ... «People Magazine, Sep 14»
9
National Book Awards' Second Annual Long-Lists Honor Jane …
National Book Awards' Second Annual Long-Lists Honor Jane Smiley, Edward O. Wilson, Louise Glück, & More. By Barbara Hoffert on September 18, 2014 ... «Library Journal, Sep 14»
10
Book Notes: Tavis Smiley looks at MLK's last year
“Death of a King: The Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Final Year” By Tavis Smiley with David Ritz. Little, Brown and Company, New York, 2014. «The State Journal-Register, Sep 14»

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