Besmiling

/bɪˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of smiling upon or adorning with a smile; present participle of besmile.

Etymology

From besmile plus -ing. Creates the continuous aspect of the action.

Kelly Says

Present participles in English are extraordinarily flexible—'besmiling' can function as a verb, a noun (the besmiling was contagious), or an adjective (a besmiling face). Most languages require three different words where English uses one form.

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