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[[caption-width-right:247:''[[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BritaAndI_Selfportrait.jpg Brita And I]]'' (1895), by [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Larsson Carl Larsson]]. (Note: Brita also appeared in [[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Brita_Larsson 10 other paintings]] made by her father.)]]
->''"Start every day with a smile and get it over with."''
-->-- '''Creator/WCFields'''

Tropes pertaining to moments where characters ''smile''. Smiling is a facial expression in which the eyes brighten and the corners of the mouth curve slightly upward. It expresses various emotions, especially happiness, amusement, pleasure, approval, or sometimes scorn.

Compare HappinessTropes.

Contrast TearTropes.

Might see usage of some TeethTropes.
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!!Tropes:
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* BloodySmile: A character smiles while their mouth and/or teeth are covered in blood.
* BracesOfOrthodonticOverkill: Braces are depicted as ugly and inconvenient, often shown when the character smiles.
* BritishTeeth: Non-British media's depiction British people as having bad teeth, generally in a visually unattractive way.
* BrokenSmile: A creepy smile that indicates that a character has gone insane.
* CheerfulChild: A child who is optimistic and constantly happy, and thus prone to smiling.
* CheerThemUpWithLaughter: Making a sad person happy by making them laugh or smile.
* CheshireCatGrin: A really wide smile before a very mischievous act, often the archetypical smile of TheTrickster.
* CuteLittleFangs: A character has a visible fang (or fangs), usually visible when they smile, to add to their cuteness.
* DiedHappilyEverAfter: After a character dies, they are seen as happy just before or after they AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence, often indicated by a smile.
* DissonantSerenity: A character acts unsettlingly calm, e.g. smiling, even in the middle of a horrifying situation.
* DreamworksFace: Smirking with a raised eyebrow in marketing and promotional material.
* DyingSmirk: A character grins, smirks or laughs ironically before dying.
* EndsWithASmile: A story ends with a character smiling.
* FangsAreEvil: An evil or dangerous character is portrayed with fangs, often shown when they smile.
* FingerForcedSmile: Sticking one's fingers into someone's mouth to force them to smile.
* GlasgowGrin: A large smile created by scarring the cheeks.
* GoOutWithASmile: A character dies smiling, usually as an indicator they went out happy or at peace.
* GrinOfAudacity: A bold, confident smile/smirk when performing a risky task.
* GrinOfRage: Smiling or grinning when one is angry.
* HaveANiceDaySmile: The yellow smiley face with the message "Have a Nice Day".
* JustSmileAndNod: Instead of rebuking someone, a character just smiles and waits for them to finish talking.
* MonaLisaSmile: StockShoutOut of Creator/LeonardoDaVinci's famous ''Art/TheMonaLisa''.
* MoreTeethThanTheOsmondFamily: A monster has ''lots'' of teeth, usually shown when it is smiling.
* OhCrapSmile: A character gives a nervous smile after realizing they are in trouble.
* OminousAdversarialAmusement: A villain smiling or laughing after being defeated as foreshadowing that they still have an advantage over the hero.
* PerpetualFrowner: A character is never (or rarely) seen smiling.
* PerpetualSmiler: A character is always seen smiling.
* PlayfulCatSmile: A playful or mischievous smile, usually indicated by a "[=:3=]" in art.
* PsychoticSmirk: A character making a small devious smile is an indicator of trouble.
* SidewaysSmile: Face-splitting smiles with obscured eyes viewed from the side profile.
* SlasherSmile: A character's malicious smile, often a big, creepy grin, is unsettling and often indicates insanity and violence.
* SmileOfApproval: A character smiles at another character they initially disliked as a sign of admiration or respect.
* SmugSmiler: A character who always has an arrogant smile or smirk on their face.
* StepfordConsumer: A consumer in an advertisement who is seemingly excited for an item, no matter how mundane; no straight examples allowed.
* StepfordSmiler: The character smiles, but their smile is forced and emotionless; usually used to hide depression, emptiness, or insanity.
* TearfulSmile: Smiling while crying.
* TechnicallyASmile: Baring one's teeth in what looks like a smile, but does not work in expressing joy or friendliness.
* TombstoneTeeth: Big, straight, and rectangle-shaped teeth.
* TwinkleSmile: When a character smiles, they show teeth that are so white and spotless that there's an AudibleGleam or sparkling effect.
* TheUnSmile: A character attempts to smile, but their smile comes off as forced and unnerving.
* WhenSheSmiles: A character who was depressed or grumpy beforehand finally starts smiling to show that they are at last experiencing happiness.
* WipeThatSmileOffYourFace: Someone's mouth is literally removed from their face.
* WistfulSmile: A smile that is both happy and sad at the same time.
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