verb (present participle of sob) as in strong fondness

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laughing, composing, smiling

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Example Sentences

Example:He burst out laughing, ignoring the tears running down his face.

Definition:To express amusement, enjoyment, or approval by moving the corners of the mouth and wrinkling the nose, often with sound.

From laughing

Example:She tried to compose herself by taking a few deep breaths and focusing on her article.

Definition:To make the arrangement of something, especially a musical composition or a poem, or to control or organize something.

From composing

Example:Despite the news, she managed a smile, though it was constrained and full of sobbing.

Definition:To raise the corners of the mouth to show pleasure, amusement, or a friendly or welcoming feeling.

From smiling