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adjective

Definition of simperingnext
as in histrionic

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verb

present participle of simper
as in laughing

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Recent Examples of simpering
Adjective
Whether this is also the outcome for Hozier’s simpering reprobate is up for the listener to decide. — Tom Zoellner, SPIN, 29 May 2024 The Crown has become too simpering, and has suffered for that reverence. — Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simpering
  1. histrionic
  2. laughing
  3. melodramatic
  4. grinning
  5. cute
  6. smiling
  7. cutesy
  8. exaggerated
Adjective
  • Moore is genuinely hilarious in the role, transforming under the tutelage of Paul Giamatti’s world-weary director character Jerry from a timid mouse into an indomitable and histrionic artist.
    — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The same moral tact might apply, in less histrionic matters, to the ordinary deceptions and silences by which social life is made bearable.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of histrionic
Verb
  • Just being out on the water with a good friend, laughing and trading stories is what makes a fishing trip special.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Prosecutors said that the incidents were captured on camera — and that the parents could be seen laughing at times as their children were forcefully disciplined.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of laughing
Adjective
  • But the firing and the fallout make for an invigoratingly melodramatic chapter in a movie that is, again, about a vibe of in-betweenness, of hurry up and wait.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Swift pulled from a few melodramatic thrillers throughout the years.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of melodramatic
Verb
  • Both Ruto, behind the wheel, and Chivayo are seen laughing, with Chivayo's wife grinning from the back seat.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • And then Chambliss drew the Tigers offsides not once but twice, the quarterback grinning a Cheshire grin after the second, as if LSU had fallen into his trap.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of grinning
Adjective
  • As a woman waded through the waters around the Bridge Side Marina in Bridge Isle, Louisiana, the tiny canine with a fluffy white coat wiggled his forelegs as if swimming, video of the cute moment shows.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The actress, who lends her voice to the fictional pop star Venus Nova in the film, sported a cute pair of strappy shoes that appear to be Manolo Blahnik’s Leva 105 Sandal.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of cute
Verb
  • The poster and key image from the film is a smiling snapshot of Mihai and Lisbet with their children, a seemingly happy family.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Maya and Callum, both smiling happily at each other, perused the menu.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of smiling
Adjective
  • The month of October offers some on-theme treats, like a doughnut dressed in a green monster costume that resembles a cutesy Frankenstein’s monster.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The idea is to steer clear of anything too twee or cutesy, instead opting for florals with a little personality.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of cutesy
Adjective
  • Feathers, synthetic hair and translucent organza were worked into exaggerated silhouettes, alongside insect-like décolletés, feline pantaboots, moss-green leather and cheetah-print effects.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Osita Nwanevu explains why the rumors of literacy’s death have been greatly exaggerated.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of exaggerated

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“Simpering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simpering. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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