beaming Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
   beam.
   
2. verb emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
   shine; beam.
   
   • The sun shone bright that day
   • The fire beamed on their faces
3. verb express with a beaming face or smile
   beam.
   
   • he beamed his approval
4. verb broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
   broadcast; beam; transmit; send; air.
   
   • We cannot air this X-rated song
5. verb have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
   shine; beam; radiate; glow.
   
   • Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna
6. verb experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
   shine; beam; radiate; glow.
   
   • She was beaming with joy
   • Her face radiated with happiness
7. adjective satellite cheerful and bright
   glad.
   
   • a beaming smile
   • a glad May morning
8. adjective satellite pleased and proud
   
   • beaming parents
9. adjective satellite radiating or as if radiating light
   effulgent; radiant; beamy; refulgent.
   
   • the beaming sun
   • the effulgent daffodils
   • a radiant sunrise
   • a refulgent sunset

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