smilingly

smilingly — adverb

1. doing an action while showing a happy expression on your face — usually to signa

1.副詞B2
釋義

doing an action while showing a happy expression on your face — usually to signal friendliness, amusement, or that you are not upset about something

例句

Kwame listened to his daughter's excuse and smilingly shook his head before saying yes.

smilingly + verb of reaction: shake head

The chef smilingly handed Noa a second helping of dessert without being asked.

adverb before verb: smilingly handed

同義詞
  • cheerfully

    Focuses on a happy mood rather than the physical expression of a smile; can be used in contexts where no actual smile occurs.

  • good-naturedly

    Emphasises a kind, tolerant attitude; often used when someone reacts without anger to a provocation.

  • amiably

    Suggests a warm, friendly manner in social interaction; slightly more formal than smilingly.

  • brightly

    Implies an energetic, cheerful expression; often used with verbs of greeting or responding.

反義詞
  • grimly

    Describes an expression of serious determination or disapproval, the opposite of smiling.

  • sternly

    Suggests a serious, unsmiling facial expression, often when giving instructions or criticism.

用法筆記

Smilingly typically pairs with verbs involving speech (say, reply, announce), giving (hand, offer, pass), or reactions (accept, shake, wave off). It is less natural with verbs of intense effort or negative emotion.

常見錯誤

❖ 'She smiled and smilingly accepted the gift' (redundant). ✅ 'She smilingly accepted the gift.' — using smilingly already implies a smile, so pairing it with “smiled” in the same clause is repetitive.