BASIC NOMINEES OF THE CONCEPT “SMILE/TABASSUM” IN A DIACHRONIC SECTION IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES
Keywords:
concept, smile, etymology, cultural significance, positive connotations, negative connotations, neutral connotations.Abstract
This article examines the historical, etymological, and cultural development of the concept “smile” in English and Uzbek. It examines origins, linguistic evolution, semantic expansion, and social significance. The study highlights psychological, and cultural factors shaping smiling, illustrating its positive, negative, and neutral connotations in language, literature, and human interaction.
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