Meaning & use
beaming
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smiling brightly and happily, or shining with light
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She was beaming with pride as her daughter crossed the stage.
The beaming sun broke through the clouds after the storm.
A note on using this word
Beaming most often describes a wide, joyful smile, but it can also describe literal light, like sunshine or a headlight.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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