The old man smiled and nodded his head.

Meaning: The old man showed happiness and agreement by smiling and moving his head up and down.

Choice of Words: Smiled is a verb that describes the expression on someone's face when they are happy or pleased. Nodded is a verb that describes the movement of someone's head up and down, usually to indicate agreement or understanding.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The old man smiled and petted his loyal companion.
• She smiled and nodded in agreement.
• The old man smiled contentedly in his rocking chair.
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• The old man reminisced about his youth, a smile playing on his lips.
• The vet smiled and petted the dog's head.
• He nodded slowly, indicating his agreement.
• He nodded slowly, his mind racing with thoughts.
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