What does beaming mean?
Beaming means Smilingly happy; showing happy emotion..
Beaming
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Smilingly happy; showing happy emotion..
Definitions by Sense
- Smilingly happy; showing happy emotion.
- present participle and gerund of beam
- The act of someone or something that beams.
Example Sentences
The honest Captain, with his Heart's Delight in the house, and Susan tending her, was a beaming and a happy man. As the days flew by, he grew more beaming and more happy, every day.
The beaming smile of David Brooks, proudly wearing his yellow Euro 2020 jersey and a bucket hat, instantly raised the spirits of those on the pitch who spotted the 25-year-old's frantic waving.
The auspicious beamings of the Reformation had indeed shed forth a partial light; but the gloomy sternness of Henry, and the arbitrary capriciousness of Elizabeth, were but ill calculated to give due energy to the new state of things […]
Synonyms for beaming
Antonyms for beaming
Related Words
Word Forms
- more beaming
- most beaming
- beamings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for beaming?
Common synonyms include bright, cheerful, proud, radiant.
What is the opposite of beaming?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use beaming in a sentence?
The honest Captain, with his Heart's Delight in the house, and Susan tending her, was a beaming and a happy man. As the days flew by, he grew more beaming and more happy, every day.
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