Meaning
smirk, little smile
- a slight or faint smile, often smug, ironic, or knowing
In a sentence
Ha fatto un sorrisetto ironico prima di rispondere.
He gave an ironic smirk before answering.
Quel sorrisetto mi fa pensare che nasconda qualcosa.
That smirk makes me think he is hiding something.
Perché mi guardi con quel sorrisetto soddisfatto?
Why are you looking at me with that smug smirk?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sorrisetto | masculine · singular |
| sorrisetti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often implies condescension or irony rather than genuine warmth.
- Formed with the diminutive suffix '-etto' from 'sorriso'.