gummy

1 5.3

Showing a lot of gum above the teeth when smiling

: gingival

Examples

The child gave a gummy smile as she showed off her missing front teeth.
The boy's gummy expression was charming, showcasing his enthusiasm and innocence.
Her gummy smile made her self-conscious whenever someone took a close-up photograph.
After treatment, his once gummy grin revealed more teeth and much less gum.
Dentists sometimes recommend surgery to reduce a gummy smile and improve facial balance.
She has a gummy smile that makes her look very friendly.
His gummy grin was infectious and made everyone laugh.

by gummy

9.9

A word you say to show surprise or strong feeling

gummy treat

1 2.2

A soft, chewy candy that tastes like fruit

gummy

1 5.3

toothy

8 4.1

gummy positive

gummy = gum (transparent) = gum + y

The adjective describes prominence of the gums and is a direct adjectival formation from 'gum', so the relation is clear to learners.

The word gummy can also come from gum 'the flesh around the teeth', so a 'gummy' smile simply shows a lot of gum when someone smiles.