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What is the adverb form for smiled?

There isn't a direct adverb form for "smiled."

Here's why and how you can express the idea:

* Smiling is a verb, so it describes an action. Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

* To express smiling in an adverbial way, you'd need to use phrases:

* "Smilingly" (although this isn't a standard word, it's used in some contexts)

* "With a smile"

* "Smilingly"

Example:

* Incorrect: He walked smiled into the room.

* Correct: He walked into the room with a smile.

* Correct: He walked into the room smiling.

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