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beaming

Beaming (adj) means smiling broadly; radiating happiness. Example: “She looked up with a beaming smile when she saw the gift.”

adj
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Smiling broadly; radiating happiness.
"She looked up with a beaming smile when she saw the gift."

How to use beaming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGlowing with happiness, usually describing a smile or face.

Common pairings
a beaming smile beaming with pride

Word forms

more beaming comparative, beamings plural, most beaming superlative

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What does “beaming” mean?

The word “beaming” means smiling broadly; radiating happiness. In plain terms, glowing with happiness, usually describing a smile or face.

How do you use “beaming” in a sentence?

Here is “beaming” used in a sentence: “She looked up with a beaming smile when she saw the gift.”

What part of speech is “beaming”?

“Beaming” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of beaming?

"beaming" (adj) means smiling broadly; radiating happiness.

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