beaming

[bee-ming]

adjective

1. radiant; bright.

2. smiling brightly; cheerful.

Other Word Forms

• beamingly adverb
• unbeaming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of beaming¹

First recorded in 1660–70; beam + -ing ²

Example Sentences

In their first video call, which Farsi, then in Cairo, recorded with a separate smartphone, Hassona’s beaming face immediately dispels any notion that all Palestinians must exist in a defeated state amid relentless bombing.

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"It was a surprise for them," the 42-year-old Palestinian told AFP, beaming with joy.

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Gio and Roman came out with blackened faces and hands and filthy clothes, beaming.

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“You don’t even need the military,” he said, beaming.

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He had long legs, and a pair of giant claws, and spotlights beaming out from his eyes.

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Related Words

• cheerful 
• genial 
• radiant 
• shining 
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