Strains a smile
Hey, let me set the scene: A girl is at a club and suddenly her ex-boyfriend, whom she´s not excited to see, comes over to her table. And as she sees him, she smiles to herself.
Would you describe such a smile as a strained smile, as she´s not happy to see him?
And if yes, could I then write it like this:
"By the sight of him, she strains a smile."? or "By the sight of him, she produces a little strained smile."?
And what if she only smiles to herself, how would you structure the sentences above?
Sorry for the many questions.
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Anonymous Would you describe such a smile as a strained smile, as she´s not happy to see him? Yes, but the whole idea of a "strained smile" is that you are faking it because someone is looking at you. When you smile to yourself, it is usually because you are amused but do not want to display this openly.
- Anonymous Would you describe such a smile as a strained smile, as she´s not happy to see him?
- Yes, but the whole idea of a "strained smile" is that you are faking it because someone is looking at you.
- When you smile to yourself, it is usually because you are amused but do not want to display this openly.
- So, the two things are not usually compatible.
- Anonymous she strains a smile This isn't usual.
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AnonymousWould you describe such a smile as a strained smile, as she´s not happy to see him?
Yes, but the whole idea of a "strained smile" is that you are faking it because someone is looking at you. When you smile to yourself, it is usually because you are amused but do not want to display this openly. So, the two things are not usually compatible.
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