beaming

[ bee-ming ]

adjective

1. radiant; bright.
2. smiling brightly; cheerful.

Other Words From

• beaming·ly adverb
• un·beaming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of beaming¹

First recorded in 1660–70; beam + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The guttural roar which greeted her winning crosscourt forehand on match point indicated Raducanu's satisfaction, as did the beaming smile across her face as she handed out high fives to the whole British team afterwards.

From BBC

The normally impassive Carsley finally let his emotions out after the final whistle, joining the celebrations with his players, beaming as he wrapped an equally elated Jones in a bearhug.

From BBC

When it was over, Alcorn sprung to his feet, beaming triumphantly.

From Los Angeles Times

"Everyone was beaming with energy and interacting with people around them. It was like back to my college days," she told the BBC.

From BBC

The buzzy controversy kicked off on Thursday after Brand shared the photo of himself beaming, holding his red hat up for all to see, to which Scherzinger commented, “Where do I get this hat?”

From Salon

Related Words

• cheerful
• genial
• radiant
• shining
• smiling