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Definition/Meaning

(verb)

Radiated or emitted a bright and happy smile.

e.g. The proud parents beamed with joy at their child's graduation.

(verb)

shone brightly, used to describe a source of light;

e.g. The moon beamed down on them, casting bright white light on everything.

(verb)

transmitted a broadcast or radio signal in some particular direction;

e.g. The device beamed the astronauts' message back to Earth.

(verb)

in science fiction, to instantaneously transport someone to or from their spaceship, or to be thus transported;

e.g. He was beamed back up to his spaceship and never seen again.

(adjective)

having the structural beams exposed, used to describe a room or building;

e.g. The room had a beamed ceiling which made it seem more cozy.

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Opposite Words

Agonized

Anguished

Blackened

Lamented

Mouthed

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Related Words

Beaten

Burnt

Dazed

Fired

Lit

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