simper

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈsɪmpə/

Verb

intransitive obsolete

(intransitive) To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, obsequious, or smug manner. / (obsolete) To glimmer; to twinkle.

Japanese Meaning

おどけた、軽薄な、気取った、へらへらした笑みを浮かべる / （古語）かすかに輝いたり、瞬いたりする

He continued to simper throughout the meeting, hoping flattery would win him favor.

彼は会議中ずっとうわべの愛想笑いを浮かべ続け、お世辞で好感を得ようとしていた。

Sense（1）

(intransitive) To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, obsequious, or smug manner.

Sense（2）

(obsolete) To glimmer; to twinkle.

Yet can I mark how stars above / Simper and shine.

simpers

（ present singular third-person ）

simpering

（ participle present ）

simpered

（ participle past ）

simpered

（ past ）