beaming
word · lemma: beam
Definition
Looking extremely happy, proud, or joyful, often with a big smile. It can also mean shining brightly, like a light.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes someone’s smile or face when they are very happy or proud—'beaming smile' is a common phrase. Sometimes used for shining lights. Not used for negative expressions.
Spanish: sonriente - radiantePortuguese (BR): sorridente - radiantePortuguese (PT): sorridente - radianteChinese (Simplified): 容光焕发的 - 灿烂微笑的Chinese (Traditional): 容光煥發的 - 燦爛微笑的Hindi: मुस्कुराता हुआ - चमकता हुआArabic: مبتسم - متألقBengali: উজ্জ্বল হাসি - দীপ্তিতRussian: сияющий - лучезарныйJapanese: にこにこした - 輝くVietnamese: rạng rỡ - tỏa sángKorean: 활짝 웃는 - 빛나는Turkish: gülümseyen - parlayanUrdu: چمکتا ہوا - مسکراتا ہواIndonesian: berseri - bersinar
Example Sentences
She was beaming with joy on her birthday.
basic
His face was beaming after he got the award.
basic
The sun was beaming through the window.
basic
He came out of the interview beaming with confidence.
natural
The whole family was beaming at the graduation ceremony.
natural
She looked at her test results and started beaming.
natural