Word
beaming
Phoneticsbeam·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbimɪŋ/
UK/bˈiːmɪŋ/
Definition
adj. having a very bright and happy smile because you are proud or pleased. It can also describe something that is shining very brightly, like the sun.
adj. characterised by a radiant or extremely happy expression; emitting or reflecting a bright glow. Often used as a participial adjective to describe facial expressions or celestial bodies.
Examples
“She had a beaming smile after winning the race.”
“The beaming bride stood at the altar, clearly overwhelmed with joy as she looked at her guests.”
“The beaming morning sun broke through the heavy mist, illuminating the valley with a sudden, brilliant clarity that signaled the start of a perfect summer day.”
Examples
simple
“She had a beaming smile after winning the race.”
contextual
“The beaming bride stood at the altar, clearly overwhelmed with joy as she looked at her guests.”
complex
“The beaming morning sun broke through the heavy mist, illuminating the valley with a sudden, brilliant clarity that signaled the start of a perfect summer day.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective following a linking verb like 'be' or 'look', or placed directly before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“GCSE results day was marked with the usual front pages filled with pictures of beaming students.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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