simpered

sim·per

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sim-per]
- /ˈsɪm pər/
- /ˈsɪm.pər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-per]
- /ˈsɪm pər/

Definitions of simpered word

verb without object simpered to smile in a silly, self-conscious way. 1
verb with object simpered to say with a simper. 1
noun simpered a silly, self-conscious smile. 1

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Origin of simpered

First appearance:

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

1555-65; akin to Middle Dutch zimperlijc, dialectal Danish simper affected, Danish sippe affected woman, orig. one who sips (see sip), a way of drinking thought to be affected

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Parts of speech for Simpered

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Simpered

simpered popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

simpered usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for simpered

verb simpered

grinned — to smile broadly, especially as an indication of pleasure, amusement, or the like.

Just one Synonym for simpered