Sim·per v. i. [imp. & p. p. Simpered p. pr. & vb. n. Simpering.]
1. To smile in a silly, affected, or conceited manner.
Behold yond simpering dame. --Shak.
With a made countenance about her mouth, between simpering and smiling. --ir. P. Sidney.
2. To glimmer; to twinkle. [Obs.]
Yet can I mark how stars above
Simper and shine. --Herbert.