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confident smile
/ˈkɒnfɪdənt ˈsmaɪl/
a self-assured, happy expression
She greeted the audience with a confident smile.
She smiled in a way that showed she was self-assured and happy.
informal
a smile that conveys self-assurance and happiness
The CEO gave a confident smile before announcing the company's success.
The CEO smiled in a way that showed he was sure of the company's success.
With a confident smile, she walked onto the stage.
She smiled with confidence as she entered the stage.
This phrase is often used to describe someone who is both happy and self-assured.
Collocations
give a confident smileto smile in a self-assured wayflash a confident smileto smile quickly but confidently
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Pro Tip
Usage in Context
Use this phrase to describe someone who is both happy and self-assured, often in social or professional settings.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While a confident smile is positive, overusing the phrase can make it seem insincere.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'confident' (from Latin 'confidentia', meaning 'trust') and 'smile' (from Old English 'smylian', meaning 'to smile').
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in social and professional contexts to describe someone who is both happy and self-assured.
Word Breakdown
confident
self-assured
adjectivesmile
a facial expression showing happiness
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