Writers use “simpering” to evoke a mix of affected sweetness, coyness, and superficial charm that can appear both endearing and insincere. In some narratives the term underscores an ostentatiously delicate or fatuously coquettish manner—as when a character’s laugh or glance is marked by an exaggerated, almost artificial ingenuousness [1, 2, 3]. In other contexts it carries an ironic or pejorative tone, critiquing characters for displaying feigned modesty or a lack of genuine passion, whether in matters of love, patriotism, or social decorum [4, 5, 6]. Thus, “simpering” functions as a subtle indicator of behavior that borders on both vulnerability and manipulation, inviting readers to question the authenticity behind the affected smiles and gestures [7, 8].