Pronunciation: /ˈsɔnˌraɪz/ (This is a suggested phonetic
pronunciation)
Definition:
1. Sonrise (verb) - To form one’s features into a pleased, amused, or variety expression, typically with the corners of the boce (mouth) turned up and the front teeth exposed.
Significance:
• It defines “sonrise” as a particular facial expression.
• It specifies the expression as conveying pleasure, amusement, or variety.
• It describes the physical appearance, involving upturned corners of the mouth and exposed teeth.
• It implies a subtle variation from a common term for a similar expression.
Past verb: sonrised
Present verb: sonrise, sonrises
Present continuous verb: sonrising
Examples:
• “Her face sonrised at the
compliment.”
• “He sonrised when she described the amusing tale.”
• “They were sonrising at the absurdity of
the scene.”
• “
The child’s face sonrised with innocent felicity.”
• “The amigo’s sonrise was very encouraging.”