And sharply smile prevailing folly dead.
Young.
Smile, n. [CF. Dan. smiil, Sw. smil. See Smile, v. i.] 1. The act of
smiling; a peculiar change or brightening of the face, which expresses
pleasure, moderate joy, mirth, approbation, or kindness; -- opposed to
frown.
Sweet intercourse Of looks and smiles: for smiles from reason flow.
Milton.
2. A somewhat similar expression of countenance, indicative of
satisfaction combined with malevolent feelings, as contempt, scorn,
etc; as, a scornful smile.
3. Favor; countenance; propitiousness; as, the smiles of Providence.
"The smile of heaven." Shak.