Antonyms for beaming

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

Synonyms for beaming

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