What is the meaning of beaming?

verb

  • Smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression.
  • Emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light.
    • usage: "The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces"
  • Express with a beaming face or smile.
    • usage: "he beamed his approval"
  • Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television.
    • usage: "We cannot air this X-rated song"
  • Have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink.
    • usage: "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
  • Experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion.
    • usage: "She was beaming with joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness"

adjective

  • Cheerful and bright.
    • usage: "a beaming smile"; "a glad May morning"
  • Pleased and proud.
    • usage: "beaming parents"
  • Radiating or as if radiating light.
    • usage: "the beaming sun"; "the effulgent daffodils"; "a radiant sunrise"; "a refulgent sunset"
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