GRIN: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GRIN?

Need another word that means the same as “grin”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “grin” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Grin” are: smile, smile broadly, beam, grin from ear to ear, smile from ear to ear, grin like a cheshire cat, smirk, grinning, smiling, broad smile

Grin as a Noun

Definitions of "Grin" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “grin” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement.
• A broad smile.

Synonyms of "Grin" as a noun (5 Words)

broad smile	Slang term for a woman.
grinning	A facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement.
smile	A pleased, kind, or amused facial expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed. She greeted us all with a smile.
smiling	The action or fact of smiling. Smiling is still a big part of the job.
smirk	A smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure. Gloria pursed her mouth in a self satisfied smirk.

Usage Examples of "Grin" as a noun

• A silly grin.

Grin as a Verb

Definitions of "Grin" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “grin” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• To draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl.
• Smile broadly.
• Express with a broad smile.
• Grimace grotesquely so as to reveal the teeth.

Synonyms of "Grin" as a verb (7 Words)

beam	Express with a beaming face or smile. He beamed his approval.
grin from ear to ear	To draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl.
grin like a cheshire cat	To draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl.
smile	Express with a smile. At first fortune smiled on him.
smile broadly	Express with a smile.
smile from ear to ear	Express with a smile.
smirk	Smile in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way. He smirked in triumph.

Usage Examples of "Grin" as a verb

• She grinned her approval.
• Dennis appeared, grinning cheerfully.
• The skull grinned back at him, its eye sockets dark and hollow.
• ‘My word,’ grinned the delighted man.

Associations of "Grin" (30 Words)

approvingly	In an approving manner. Several heads nodded approvingly at this concept.
blink	Keep back by blinking. She blinked away her tears.
enjoyable	(of an activity or occasion) giving delight or pleasure. They had an enjoyable afternoon.
exultant	Triumphantly happy. He waved to the exultant crowds.
frisky	Playful and full of energy. He bounds about like a frisky pup.
fun	A source of fun. He was fun to be with.
gaiety	Lively celebration or festivities. The sudden gaiety of children s laughter.
giggle	Continuous uncontrollable giggling. The girls giggled when the rock star came into the classroom.
glad	Grateful. A glad May morning.
guffaw	A loud and hearty laugh. Both men guffawed at the remark.
happy	Willing to do something. A happy marriage.
hilarious	Boisterously merry. The meal was noisy and hilarious.
hilarity	Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter. By midnight the hilarity had increased.
jocular	Characterized by jokes and good humor. His voice was jocular.
joyful	Full of high-spirited delight. Joyful music.
laugh	An act of laughing. His face wrinkled in a silent laugh of derision.
laughing	Showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness. Laughing children.
merry	Full of or showing high-spirited merriment. A merry evening.
mischievous	Naughtily or annoyingly playful. Mischievous rumors and falsehoods.
playful	Giving or expressing pleasure and amusement. He gave me a playful punch on the arm.
pleasure	Sexual gratification. Risky verbal exchanges that the pair might pleasure in.
prankster	A person fond of playing pranks.
puckish	Playful, especially in a mischievous way. A puckish sense of humour.
repartee	Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies. He had a quick mind and a splendid gift of repartee.
simper	An affectedly coy or ingratiating smile. She simpered looking pleased with herself.
smile	Express with a smile. He smiled his admiration of the great stone circle.
smiling	Smiling with happiness or optimism. It s nice to see everyone s smiling faces.
smirk	A smug, conceited, or silly smile. Gloria pursed her mouth in a self satisfied smirk.
snicker	Laugh quietly. He could imagine them snickering as he passed.
wink	An act of winking. The authorities winked at their illegal trade.