Emily Dickinson Lexicon

smile (-s, -'s), n. [see smile, v.] (webplay: countenance, crested, heaven, look, paradise, sweet).

1. Joy; delight.
2. Smirk; grin; secretive nod.
3. Happy moment; joyous experience.
4. Kindness; favor; countenance; act of charity; [fig.] comforting messages; uplifting thoughts; letters containing poems or flowers.
5. Bright countenance; shining aspect.
6. Expression of affection.
7. Happy face; facial expression to show pleasure, amusement, joy, love, or kindness.
8. Urge to show self-satisfaction.
9. Brightness; light; look of pleasure.
10. Mouth; lips.
11. Upward curve of the outer side of the lips.
12. Polite gesture of social acknowledgment.
13. Acceptance; favor; sign of approval; expression of encouragement.
14. Mark of distinction; sign of success.
15. Positive attitude; gesture of good will.
16. Exude a spirit of life.