simperingly
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Simperingly — Sim per*ing*ly, adv. In a simpering manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
simperingly — adverb with a lack of courage and determination simperingly, the accused begged for mercy • Syn: ↑pusillanimously • Derived from adjective: ↑pusillanimous (for: ↑pusillanimously) … Useful english dictionary
simperingly — adverb In a simpering way … Wiktionary
simperingly — adv. with a smirk, with a foolish grin … English contemporary dictionary
simperingly — sim·per·ing·ly … English syllables
simperingly — See: simpering … English dictionary
pusillanimously — adverb with a lack of courage and determination simperingly, the accused begged for mercy • Syn: ↑simperingly • Derived from adjective: ↑pusillanimous * * * adverb : in a pusillanimous manner * * * … Useful english dictionary
simper — simperer, n. simperingly, adv. /sim peuhr/, v.i. 1. to smile in a silly, self conscious way. v.t. 2. to say with a simper. n. 3. a silly, self conscious smile. [1555 65; akin to MD zimperlijc, dial. Dan simper affected, Dan sippe affected woman,… … Universalium
simper — verb smile in an affectedly coquettish, coy, or ingratiating manner. noun such a smile. Derivatives simpering adjective simperingly adverb Origin C16: of unknown origin; cf. Ger. zimpfer elegant, delicate … English new terms dictionary
simper — verb (I) to smile in a silly, annoying way: Betsy simpered coyly at him as she spoke. simper noun (C) simperingly adverb … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
