What is another word for Simpering?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪmpəɹɪŋ] (IPA)

Simpering is a facial expression that is characterized by the use of affected, coy smiles or smirks that are intended to appear charming or flirtatious. But there are a lot of synonyms for this word. For instance, you may use words like coquettish, smug, superficial, and insincere to refer to someone who is simpering. Other synonyms include grinning, leering, or sneering. Regardless of the specific word you choose, all of these synonyms suggest that someone is behaving in a way that is insincere, or trying to appear more charming than they actually are. Overall, these words are useful to help describe someone who is putting on a false front in order to appear more attractive.

What are the hypernyms for Simpering?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Simpering

So when John finds that he likes Mary best of all the girls he knows, this won't be a subject for "kidding" and sly innuendo, and blushes and Simpering on Mary's part, but an occasion for decent and sensible talk about what each of them really is, and what each thinks the other to be.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair
He prophesied that Mrs. Burton would be the next to come Simpering round, and in this he was not mistaken; but Stella did not receive this visitor, for on the following day she was in bed with an attack of fever that prostrated her during the rest of his leave.
"The Lamp in the Desert"
Ethel M. Dell
He was a decidedly handsome, elderly man, made ridiculous by a mincing dancing-master deportment, an assumed Simpering smile, and a costume in the highest fashion of George the Third's day.
"The Master of the Ceremonies"
George Manville Fenn

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