verb
- to smile in a silly, affected, or coy manner
noun
- a silly, affected, or coy smile
Examples
- She simpered at the compliment, batting her eyelashes.
- The actress simpered for the cameras at the red carpet event.
- His constant simpering made everyone uncomfortable.
- The child simpered when caught with her hand in the cookie jar.
- She gave a little simper before delivering her rehearsed speech.
- The politician’s simper seemed forced and insincere.
- Her simper revealed that she was pleased with the attention.