Found 2 items, similar to Simpering.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: simper simper v : smile affectedly or derisively [syn: smirk]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Simpering Simpering \Sim"per*ing\, a. & n. from Simper, v. [1913 Webster] Simper \Sim"per\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Simpered; p. pr. & vb. n. Simpering.] [Cf. Norw. semper fine, smart, dial. Dan. semper, simper, affected, coy, prudish, OSw. semper one who affectedly refrains from eating, Sw. sipp finical, prim, LG. sipp.] 1. To smile in a silly, affected, or conceited manner. [1913 Webster] Behold yond simpering dame. --Shak. [1913 Webster] With a made countenance about her mouth, between simpering and smiling. --ir. P. Sidney. [1913 Webster] 2. To glimmer; to twinkle. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Yet can I mark how stars above Simper and shine. --Herbert. [1913 Webster]