woodensmile
nounUK /ˈwʊdən smaɪl/
US /ˈwʊdən smaɪl/
A smile that looks fake and stiff, like a wooden toy.
She gave a wooden smile when she opened the boring gift.
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2. A smile that hides real feelings.
He wore a wooden smile to hide his disappointment.
3. A smile that seems cold and unfriendly.
The guard's wooden smile made the visitors uneasy.
4. A smile that does not reach the eyes.
Her wooden smile fooled no one at the party.