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Definition of beaming

beaming

/ˈbiːmɪŋ/
beam · ing
Adverb:beamingly
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• adjective

1

Smiling broadly and radiantly with joy, pride, or satisfaction.

Example

"The beaming parents watched their daughter receive her diploma on stage."

2

Shining brightly or emitting steady rays of light and warmth.

Example

"We walked across the meadow under the beaming summer sun."

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• Rhymes for beaming

• Nearby Words

beaklike
beaky
beam
beaming
beamingly
beamlike
bean

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'beam' (from Old English 'bēam', meaning a tree, wooden post, or ray of light) combined with the participial suffix '-ing'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beaming. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beaming
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