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smirk

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To smile in a smug, affected, or self-satisfied manner.

The character begins to smirk before realizing that his clever reply has offended the room.

Dictionary practice example.

The ambassador would smirk after winning a trivial argument, allowing a smug satisfaction to undermine the earlier polish.