beamy

[ bee-mee ]

adjective

, beam·i·er, beam·i·est.

1. emitting beams of or as of light; radiant.
2. broad in the beam, as a ship.
3. Zoology. having antlers, as a stag.

Other Words From

• beami·ly adverb
• beami·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of beamy¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, beamy is from the Middle English word bemy. See beam, -y ¹

Example Sentences

But the good dying prince saw the beautiful beamy face of his lady—love bending over him.

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He broke Clessammor's beamy spear in twain; he seized his shining sword.

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The rowers seemed to be perspiringly aware that the boat was vast and beamy.

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The winter is over and gone; spring has followed with beamy and shadowy, with flowery and showery flight.

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Fleet was his foot on the bracken: Patrick of the beamy brow.

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