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Grammar : Adj
Spell : bee-ming
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbi mɪŋ



Definition of beaming

Origin :
  • "emit rays of light," early 15c., from beam (n.) in the "ray of light" sense. Sense of "to smile radiantly" is from 1804; that of "to direct radio transmissions" is from 1927. Related: Beamed; beaming.
  • adj radiant; beautiful
  • adj very happy
Example sentences :
  • The expression on her beaming face was worth a fortune to the Colonel.
  • Extract from : « The Little Colonel » by Annie Fellows Johnston
  • Camille Doucet received me with a beaming expression on his face.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • It came from little Celine, whose face was beaming with delight.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • But he had accomplished his purpose, for the Indian was won over and beaming with pleasure.
  • Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson
  • Jed started, turned, and found Miss Barbara Armstrong beaming up at him.
  • Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The stranger looked at the woman's beaming eyes, and said, "You are not his wife—no?"
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • "So there is, and here she is," I said, beaming down on my sleeping child.
  • Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine
  • Philip looked up at last, and there was the lovely face with its beaming eyes.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • Kate pretended to be angry at the rebuff, and pouted her lips, but her eyes were beaming.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • “Yes, indeed,” responded the convalescent, with beaming face.
  • Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable

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