Synonyms of smirking

smirking

verb

present participle of smirk

as in grimacing

to smile in an unpleasant way because you are pleased with yourself, glad about someone else's trouble, etc.

She tried not to smirk when they announced the winner.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grimacing
• staring
• scowling
• frowning
• pouting
• simpering
• mouthing
• mugging
• glaring
• sneering
• gazing
• glowering
• snarling
• contorting
• deforming
• ogling
• gaping
• warping
• twisting
• growling
• louring
• lowering
• glooming