にっこり

adverb (fukushi); adverb taking the 'to' particle; noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)onomatopoeic or mimetic wordsee also

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Generated definitions (experimental)

sweetly (smiling)

This meaning is used to describe a soft and pleasant smile, often associated with warmth and positivity. It conveys an endearing or friendly demeanor.

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She smiled sweetly.

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The children smiled sweetly.

broadly (grinning)

This usage refers to a wide, open-mouthed smile that expresses extreme happiness or amusement. It indicates a more exaggerated form of smiling.

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He grinned broadly and greeted everyone.

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At the party, she was grinning broadly.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to smile sweetlyto smile broadlya sweet smileto smile gentlya smiling facecan smile sweetlyto smile backa beaming expressionto snuggle sweetlya cheerful attitude

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

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1. 、、。。

The mother extended her hand to her baby, smiling brightly.