Line #2 Main/SmileTropes


1	[[quoteright:247:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/BritaAndI_CarlLarsson2.jpg]]
2	[[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.)]]
3	->''"Start every day with a smile and get it over with."''
4	-->-- '''Creator/WCFields'''
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6	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.
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8	Compare HappinessTropes.
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10	Contrast TearTropes.
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12	Might see usage of some TeethTropes.
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14	!!Tropes:
15	[[index]]
16	* BloodySmile: A character smiles while their mouth and/or teeth are covered in blood.
17	* BracesOfOrthodonticOverkill: Braces are depicted as ugly and inconvenient, often shown when the character smiles.
18	* BritishTeeth: Non-British media's depiction British people as having bad teeth, generally in a visually unattractive way.
19	* BrokenSmile: A creepy smile that indicates that a character has gone insane.
20	* CheerfulChild: A child who is optimistic and constantly happy, and thus prone to smiling.
21	* CheerThemUpWithLaughter: Making a sad person happy by making them laugh or smile.
22	* CheshireCatGrin: A really wide smile before a very mischievous act, often the archetypical smile of TheTrickster.
23	* CuteLittleFangs: A character has a visible fang (or fangs), usually visible when they smile, to add to their cuteness.
24	* DiedHappilyEverAfter: After a character dies, they are seen as happy just before or after they AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence, often indicated by a smile.
25	* DissonantSerenity: A character acts unsettlingly calm, e.g. smiling, even in the middle of a horrifying situation.
26	* DreamworksFace: Smirking with a raised eyebrow in marketing and promotional material.
27	* DyingSmirk: A character grins, smirks or laughs ironically before dying.
28	* EndsWithASmile: A story ends with a character smiling.
29	* FangsAreEvil: An evil or dangerous character is portrayed with fangs, often shown when they smile.
30	* FingerForcedSmile: Sticking one's fingers into someone's mouth to force them to smile.
31	* GlasgowGrin: A large smile created by scarring the cheeks.
32	* GoOutWithASmile: A character dies smiling, usually as an indicator they went out happy or at peace.
33	* GrinOfAudacity: A bold, confident smile/smirk when performing a risky task.
34	* GrinOfRage: Smiling or grinning when one is angry.
35	* HaveANiceDaySmile: The yellow smiley face with the message "Have a Nice Day".
36	* JustSmileAndNod: Instead of rebuking someone, a character just smiles and waits for them to finish talking.
37	* MonaLisaSmile: StockShoutOut of Creator/LeonardoDaVinci's famous ''Art/TheMonaLisa''.
38	* MoreTeethThanTheOsmondFamily: A monster has ''lots'' of teeth, usually shown when it is smiling.
39	* OhCrapSmile: A character gives a nervous smile after realizing they are in trouble.
40	* OminousAdversarialAmusement: A villain smiling or laughing after being defeated as foreshadowing that they still have an advantage over the hero.
41	* PerpetualFrowner: A character is never (or rarely) seen smiling.
42	* PerpetualSmiler: A character is always seen smiling.
43	* PlayfulCatSmile: A playful or mischievous smile, usually indicated by a "[=:3=]" in art.
44	* PsychoticSmirk: A character making a small devious smile is an indicator of trouble.
45	* SidewaysSmile: Face-splitting smiles with obscured eyes viewed from the side profile.
46	* SlasherSmile: A character's malicious smile, often a big, creepy grin, is unsettling and often indicates insanity and violence.
47	* SmileOfApproval: A character smiles at another character they initially disliked as a sign of admiration or respect.
48	* SmugSmiler: A character who always has an arrogant smile or smirk on their face.
49	* StepfordConsumer: A consumer in an advertisement who is seemingly excited for an item, no matter how mundane; no straight examples allowed.
50	* StepfordSmiler: The character smiles, but their smile is forced and emotionless; usually used to hide depression, emptiness, or insanity.
51	* TearfulSmile: Smiling while crying.
52	* TechnicallyASmile: Baring one's teeth in what looks like a smile, but does not work in expressing joy or friendliness.
53	* TombstoneTeeth: Big, straight, and rectangle-shaped teeth.
54	* TwinkleSmile: When a character smiles, they show teeth that are so white and spotless that there's an AudibleGleam or sparkling effect.
55	* TheUnSmile: A character attempts to smile, but their smile comes off as forced and unnerving.
56	* WhenSheSmiles: A character who was depressed or grumpy beforehand finally starts smiling to show that they are at last experiencing happiness.
57	* WipeThatSmileOffYourFace: Someone's mouth is literally removed from their face.
58	* WistfulSmile: A smile that is both happy and sad at the same time.
59	[[/index]]

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