1A smile; the expression of amusement or pleasure shown on the face or around the mouth, usually a quiet, unvocalized one. Nearly synonymous with 笑顔 but sounds slightly more literary and suggests a gentle, soft expression. The noun form of the verb 笑む.
彼女は満面の笑みで私を迎えてくれた。
She greeted me with a beaming smile.
その知らせを聞いて、彼の口元に笑みが浮かんだ。
On hearing the news, a smile came to his lips.
赤ちゃんの寝顔を見て、思わず笑みがこぼれた。
Looking at the sleeping baby's face, I couldn't help but break into a smile.
彼は勝ち誇ったような笑みを浮かべた。
He wore a triumphant smile.