SMILE
/ˈsmaɪ.əl/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SMILE
A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement or anxiety.
"He always puts a smile on my face."
Favour; propitious regard.
"the smile of the gods"
A drink bought by one person for another.
To have (a smile) on one's face.
"I don't know what he's smiling about."
To express by smiling.
"to smile consent, or a welcome"
To express amusement, pleasure, or love and kindness.
Examples of SMILE in a Sentence
- "He always puts a smile on my face."
- "the smile of the gods"
- "I don't know what he's smiling about."
- "to smile consent, or a welcome"
Word Details
Is SMILE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SMILE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SMILE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SMILE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | m | i | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SMILE
48 words from the letters in SMILE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SMILE in Word Games
SMILE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SMILE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SMILE to find 48 additional valid words.