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Beamed - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Beamed means to smile brightly or radiate happiness. It can also refer to transmitting signals or light in a focused direction, such as a flashlight beaming through darkness.

beamed

/**American phonetic transcription:** bimd/ /**British phonetic transcription:** biːmd/

Definition:

Smiled radiantly, transmitted signals, or shone brightly with light.

Synonyms:

Grinned, radiated, glowed, shone, smiled

Part of Speech:

Verb, adjective

Antonyms:

Frowned, dimmed

Common Collocations:

Beamed with joy, beamed a signal, beamed sunlight

Derivatives:

Beamingly, beamer (informal)

Usage Tips:

Use "beamed" for bright smiles or light transmission; avoid overuse in technical contexts.

Common Phrases:

Beamed from ear to ear, beamed up (sci-fi), beamed with pride

Etymology:

From Old English *bēam* (tree, ray of light), later extended to expressions of joy or signal transmission.

Examples:

  • 1. She beamed at her friend across the room.
  • 2. The lighthouse beamed its light over the dark sea.
  • 3. He beamed with pride when he won the award.
  • 4. The satellite beamed data back to Earth.

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