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adjective

Definition of beamingnext
1
as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light the orchestra began its season of outdoor concerts under a beaming moon

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2
as in smiling
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness) Mom's beaming face shone with love as we all gathered for a family photo

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beaming

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verb

present participle of beam
1
as in glowing
to emit rays of light a lighthouse has beamed from this site since the 1790s

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as in grinning
to express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward my father beamed when I showed him my new car

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaming
  1. shining
  2. glowing
  3. luminous
  4. bright
  5. dazzling
  6. radiant
  7. laughing
  8. sunny
Adjective
  • Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • We’re devastated by the loss of our beautiful, sweet, kind, bright and shining star.
    Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of shining
Verb
  • Users can see a developing fire on the map, represented by a glowing yellow dot well before its perimeter is reported to the NIFC.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • What scientists have confirmed, however, is that these fireflies were already glowing during the time of the dinosaurs.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • The gentle-hearted Miriam’s (a luminous Bisserat Tseggai) heart-rending story about breaking away from a louse of a husband, having to leave her little girl behind to make a stab at a new life, cuts to the bone.
    Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • This 37 mm 18-karat white gold example with rare luminous roman numerals, was one of the last of the 5035 references to come off the production line.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • Upcoming event: Join business's brightest minds and boldest leaders at the Fortune Global Forum, convening November 11 and 12 in New York City.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
  • To be clear, Europe has plenty of strong universities and bright minds, but its draconian laws stifle its own growth.
    Frank Holmes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • When asked if superheroes have a negative impact on the comic book world, King made an incisive point that reflects her dazzling career.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
  • These end-of-year parties are a chance to play around with seasonal colors and dazzling fabrics, which can then be worn during the holidays.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of dazzling
Adjective
  • This buildable foundation creates a naturally radiant look, while enhancing your skin’s glow with each use.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The gasps, the smiles, the radiant looks of happiness in their eyes.
    EW.com, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of radiant
Verb
  • Zuckerberg, the world's second-richest person, shared Chan's laughing reaction to the song on his Instagram story.
    Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Another cute photo shows Legend laughing while his daughter Luna wraps her arms around her dad.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of laughing
Adjective
  • In recent years, Napa wineries have hosted the event in April, welcoming the gentle warmth and hint of summer, while Healdsburg in Sonoma County follows up in mid-July, allowing guests to bask in the sunny California days and cool evenings.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The rest of the week was expected to provide residents with sunny skies with a high of 75 degrees.
    Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of sunny
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