smile on
Present Participle
smiling on
Past Tense
smiled on
Past Participle
smiled on
1
to experience success or good fortune as if one is favored by luck, fate, or a higher power
- Luck seemed to smile on him when he won the lottery unexpectedly.
- The aspiring actor felt that fortune was finally smiling on him as he landed a leading role.
- Fate smiled on the young entrepreneur, leading to the success of his startup.
- Against all odds, the underdog team felt that luck was finally smiling on their championship journey.
- As she opened the letter, she realized that fate was finally smiling on her college application.
2
to behave favorably and positively toward someone or something
- The manager began to smile on employee initiatives, recognizing the valuable contributions they made to the company's innovation and efficiency.
- Over time, society started to smile on unconventional career paths, recognizing the value of diverse skills and talents.