suppressedsmile
nounUK /səˈprest smaɪl/
US /səˈprest smaɪl/
A smile you try to hide or hold back.
She gave a suppressedsmile when she heard the funny news in class.
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2. A small smile that shows someone is trying not to laugh.
He wore a suppressedsmile during the serious meeting.
3. A facial expression where happiness is kept under control.
Her suppressedsmile showed she was pleased but didn't want to brag.
4. A quiet, barely visible smile used to stay polite.
The guard gave a suppressedsmile as the children ran past.