Beaming
What it means
Wearing a bright expression that makes happiness or pride immediately apparent.
Reach for it when praising a visibly joyful expression in a person or portrait
A beaming conductor turned to acknowledge the youth orchestra.
Words to choose between 6
| playful | |
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| everyday | |
| warm |
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| formal | |
| literary |
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playful
Fits when lively pleasure has a mischievous edge
Not when quiet pride drives the smile
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everyday
Fits when a straightforward expression is enough
Not when exceptional brightness is the point
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warm
Fits when the underlying feeling matters most
Not when appearance rather than emotion is known
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formal
Fits when public triumph or celebration is involved
Not when a small private pleasure is meant
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literary
bright-faced
Fits when the face itself looks open and cheerful
Not when standard modern phrasing is preferred
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literary
Fits when joy seems luminous and striking
Not when an actual smile must be named
Opposites 3
- gloomy
- downcast
- scowling
Common phrases 3
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beaming smile
Her beaming smile welcomed every nervous newcomer.
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beaming face
A beaming face appeared at the window after the results arrived.
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beaming parent
The beaming parent applauded from the back row.
Word family 1
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