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simper

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To smile in an affected, coy, or foolish manner.

The comic character would simper whenever a wealthy visitor entered.

Dictionary practice example.

The apprentice was meant to simper when pretending to be charming, producing a coy, affected smile that the audience could recognize as artificial.