half-smile
nounUK /ˈhɑːf.smaɪl/
US /ˈhæf.smaɪl/
A small smile that shows only a little happiness.
She gave a half-smile when she saw the puppy.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A smile that shows you are not sure or not fully happy.
He answered with a half-smile, unsure what to say.
3. A smile that shows you are thinking of something funny but trying not to laugh.
She looked at the funny drawing with a half-smile.
4. A gentle smile that is polite but not warm.
The teacher gave a half-smile and kept talking.