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SMILING

/ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

S 1/1
M 3/4
I 1/1
L 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of SMILING

verb

To have (a smile) on one's face.

"I don't know what he's smiling about."

verb

To express by smiling.

"to smile consent, or a welcome"

verb

To express amusement, pleasure, or love and kindness.

noun

The action of the verb to smile.

"Smiling takes fewer muscles than frowning."

adjective

That smiles or has a smile.

"smiling children"

Antonyms of SMILING

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of SMILING in a Sentence

  • "I don't know what he's smiling about."
  • "to smile consent, or a welcome"
  • "Smiling takes fewer muscles than frowning."
  • "smiling children"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
14
points

Is SMILING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SMILING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SMILING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for SMILING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter smiling Total
Scrabble 1311112 10
WWF 1412123 14

Anagrams of SMILING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

How to Use SMILING in Word Games

SMILING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SMILING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SMILING to find 57 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SMILING

What does SMILING mean?
SMILING is a verb. To have (a smile) on one's face.
Is SMILING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SMILING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SMILING worth in Scrabble?
SMILING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SMILING?
You can make 57 words from the letters in SMILING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SMILING?
The anagrams of SMILING (words using the exact same letters) are: LIMINGS, SLIMING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.