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Beam

v.joyful, energeticwarm

What it means

To show unmistakable delight or pride through a broad, radiant smile.

Reach for it when describing happiness that is clearly visible on someone's face

Mina began to beam when the audience recognized her grandfather's song.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    grin

    the smile is broad or mischievous

    not when gentle pride sets the mood

  • everyday

    light up

    a sudden delight transforms someone's face

    not when the happiness remains quietly steady

  • everyday

    smile

    any pleasant facial expression will do

    not when the joy is especially radiant

  • warm

    glow

    happiness seems to light the whole face

    not when the expression must be a smile

  • professional

    look delighted

    neutral reporting is preferable

    not when vivid celebratory language fits

  • literary

    radiate

    joy affects the surrounding atmosphere

    not when only facial movement is described

Said against

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  • frown
  • scowl
  • glower

It naturally appears in

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  • beam with pride

    The apprentice began to beam with pride beside the finished cabinet.

  • beam at someone

    Ravi would beam at his daughter whenever she entered the room.

  • beam broadly

    The winners beam broadly throughout the team photograph.

The word family

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Where this comes from

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