Beaming
/ˈbiːmɪŋ/
adjectiveBeginner📊CommonGeneral
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Definitions
1
Showing great happiness; radiant.
/ˈbiːmɪŋ/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Radiating happiness or joy.
He beamed at the audience after his successful performance.
💡 Simply: Very happy and showing it.
More Examples
2
Her face was beaming with joy.
How It's Used
Everyday Conversation
"She was beaming with pride after her daughter's graduation."
From Middle English *bēmen, from Old English *bēaman ('to shine'). Related to the word 'beam' (as in a ray of light).
The word's association with happiness and radiance has remained consistent throughout its usage.
Memory tip
Imagine a bright beam of sunshine – that's how a beaming face looks.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"To shine brightly"
Base: beam
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Common misspellings
beemingbeming
Practice
Usage
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