drysmile
nounUK /ˈdraɪ.smaɪl/
US /ˈdraɪ.smaɪl/
A drysmile is a small smile that does not show much feeling.
She gave a drysmile when her friend told a silly joke.
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2. A smile that hides how someone really feels.
He answered with a drysmile, though he was actually sad.
3. A polite but unfriendly smile.
The clerk offered a drysmile and said nothing.
4. A quick, slight smile that lasts only a moment.
A drysmile crossed her face before she turned away.