grin
Translation
grin, broad smile
Examples
He had a wide grin on his face.
He had a wide grin on his face.
Grammar Patterns
a grin on (sb.'s) face a broad smile on (sb.'s) face He had a wide grin on his face.
Similar Words
Synonyms: smile, beam; Antonyms: frown, scowl, grimace
Etymology
From Old English 'grennian' meaning 'to show the teeth in pain or anger'.
Memory Tips
Remember the common phrase 'grin and bear it'.