What is a malicious smile?

Translating roughly as 'malicious joy', schadenfreude is the thrill of discovering another's misfortune. For obvious reasons, this deliciously mischievous emotion is best concealed from others.
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What is a evil smile called?

An "evil grin" is a specific type of emoticon or visual symbolizing a specific type of smile, a face with a wide grin and, typically, downturned eyebrows, signifying evil intent.
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What makes a smile creepy?

Smiling oddly or insincerely.

Yes, it's totally unfair, maybe even sexist--but people found it creepy. What makes a smile seem fake? In part, it's the degree to which the person doing the smiling uses the muscles around his or her eyes, according to one study that goes back more than 150 years.
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What does it mean when someone gives you an evil smile?

a sinister smile refers to a smile that is cunning, or sly, basically meaning an evil smile. So when someone gives a sinister smile it means they have something evil in mind, as in planned or they have already done something evil and might be waiting to see the results of what they have done.
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How do you do a sinister smile?

Tilt your head down just a bit. Don't smile nor frown. Make your mouth expressionless but also still not a flat line. Make it curve down a bit so that it looks like a mysterious, evil smile.
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What is a sly smile?

DEFINITIONS2. a sly smile, look, or remark shows that the person doing it knows something that other people do not know.
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How do you laugh like a psycho?

Try high-pitched sounds.

A high pitched evil laugh comes off as crazed and hysterical. Try shooting for the highest pitch you can make with your voice and sliding down into your normal range, laughing all the way. This kind of laugh might be good if you were trying to channel a witch or other mischievous spirit.
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What does it mean to have a sinister smile?

Suggesting or threatening harm or evil: a sinister smile.
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How do you smirk?

Smile with one half of your mouth.

Keeping your lips together, pull one corner of your mouth up in a sort of crooked half-smile. You shouldn't need to use too much force to do this - smirks look best when they're effortless, not strained.
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How do you tell if someone is creeped out by you?

She says we find it creepy when someone:
  1. Stands too close to you/others.
  2. Has greasy or unkempt hair.
  3. Has a peculiar smile.
  4. Has bulging eyes.
  5. Has long fingers.
  6. Has very pale skin.
  7. Has bags under his or her eyes.
  8. Wears dirty clothes or dresses oddly.
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Why are crooked smiles attractive?

Asymmetry

Sometimes, like in the case of Milo Ventimiglia, a crooked smile is what adds to someone's charm. In fact, absolute symmetry can make people look pretty weird. When attractive celebrities' faces are made to look symmetrical, they don't look quite right.
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How can you tell if a smile is real?

Watch for eye movements: Real smiles cause the eyes to move. It is fake if the rest of the person's face stays still while they are smiling. Watch for bottom teeth: When a person has a genuine smile, they are less likely to expose the bottom row of teeth. A fake smile is more likely to include both rows of teeth.
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What do you call someone who hides their pain behind a smile?

This condition in psychological terms is rarely known, it is called an eccedentsiast. Eccedentsiast means those who hide behind a smile to convince others that they are happy. Also known as smiling depression which is a type of depression that is often not detected.
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What do you call a creepy laugh?

Evil laughter or maniacal laughter is manic laughter by a villain in fiction. The expression dates to at least 1860. "Wicked laugh" can be found even earlier, dating back to at least 1784. Another variant, the "sardonic laugh," shows up in 1714 and might date back even further.
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What are the 19 types of smiles?

There are 19 types of smile but only six are for happiness
  • Smile ≠ happy. Those who smile often are thought of as more likeable, competent, approachable, friendly and attractive. ...
  • Duchenne smile. ...
  • Fear smile. ...
  • Miserable smile. ...
  • The dampened smile. ...
  • Embarrassed smile. ...
  • Qualifier smile. ...
  • Contempt smile.
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What does it mean if someone smirks at you?

A smirk is a kind of smile, but it's not a friendly smile—it's often a sarcastic or arrogant one or one that's intended to provoke or irritate the person who sees it. Smirk is also a verb that means to smile in such a way.
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What does a dominant smile look like?

The mechanics of a dominance smile are different than reward or affiliative smiles. A dominance smile is more likely to be asymmetrical: One side of the mouth rises, and the other side remains in place or pulls downward.
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What is a half smile?

The half-smile, a technique used to relax your body and mind, helps you feel calmer and better accept the reality of stressful situations. Half-smiling involves relaxing your face (from your forehead down to your jaw and chin) and turning your lips upwards into a tiny half-smile.
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What does a smile say about a person?

Friendly, trustworthy, and agreeable

When you flash a genuine smile, it's an open invitation saying you're friendly and willing to interact with others. You're also perceived as more trustworthy and agreeable. A true smile shows you're willing to cooperate and that you're worthy of another person's time and attention.
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Why do I laugh and cry at the same time?

Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is a condition that's characterized by episodes of sudden uncontrollable and inappropriate laughing or crying. Pseudobulbar affect typically occurs in people with certain neurological conditions or injuries, which might affect the way the brain controls emotion.
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What do you call someone who keeps their feelings inside?

I think the noun introvert or introversion is appropriate, as your friend may choose to keep his emotions unexpressed simply by nature, as a trait of his character.
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What do you call someone who doesn't talk about their feelings?

Alexithymia is a broad term to describe problems with feeling emotions. In fact, this Greek term used in Freudian psychodynamic theories loosely translates to “no words for emotion.” While the condition is not well-known, it's estimated that 1 in 10 people has it.
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What do you call a person who doesn't express their feelings?

stoic. (or stoical), stolid, undemonstrative, unemotional.
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