beaming

[ bee-ming ]

adjective

Origin of beaming

First recorded in 1660–70; beam + -ing²

Power beaming has long been a dream of engineers and innovators.
Power beaming comes of age | MIT Technology Review Insights | October 6, 2022 | MIT Technology Review
McConnell soon followed, beaming like an ornament atop a Christmas tree.
Mitch’s Brotastic Victory Bash | Olivia Nuzzi | November 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Her giggles, her beautiful beaming face – Anne Marie would be my Ebola poster child.
The Life of a Liberian Child with Ebola | Sarah Crowe | November 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
His mother was beaming and seemed to take the acquittal as a vindication.
Why NYPD Couldn’t Cook The ‘Cannibal Cop’ | Michael Daly | July 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
McDonald is a radiant talent, with a warm voice and beaming smile that light up any venue in which she appears.
Audra for the Win: Why Audra McDonald Must Win Tony for Best Actress | Daniel Gross | June 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

A Facebook photo from the event shows the manifestly proud papa beaming beside his son.
A True Tough Guy: The Mafia, Gays, and Michael Sam’s Boyfriend | Michael Daly | May 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The Swiss are freemen, and wear the fact unconsciously but palpably on their brows and beaming from their eyes.
Glances at Europe | Horace Greeley
Their beaming faces showed what heroes they considered themselves, and they longed to get on shore to recount their adventures.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange Kielland
"I suppose you looked so happy, they could not help it," said Flora, smiling at that honest beaming face of joy.
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte Yonge
Theres our camp site, he said, beaming, and weve made it with a good hour of daylight left.
The Adventure Girls at K Bar O | Clair Blank
Her face was smudged with coal-dust and was beaming with good-humor—earthly dirt, supernatural glory.
Black Diamonds | Mr Jkai

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