verb
- smiled in a silly, affected, or coy manner
Usage: past tense of ‘simper’
Examples
- She simpered when the teacher complimented her work.
- He simpered nervously during the job interview.
- The actress simpered at the cameras on the red carpet.
- She simpered and batted her eyelashes flirtatiously.
- The child simpered after being caught with cookies.
- He simpered awkwardly when asked about his crush.