beamy

adjective

Definition of beamynext
as in effulgent

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beamy
  1. radiant
  2. lambent
  3. shining
  4. resplendent
  5. sparkling
  6. incandescent
  7. luminous
  8. beaming
Adjective
  • My latest obsession comes courtesy of the Duchess of Sussex, whose smooth, radiant complexion is thanks to this underrated foundation from the brand No Makeup Makeup.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • How to spot Perseid shooting stars Perseid meteors can be spotted anytime after dark from tonight onwards, streaking away from a patch of sky, or radiant, located close to the red supergiant star Eta Persei in the constellation Perseus.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of radiant
Adjective
  • Carley young and bold, her large, lambent eyes lined with black, her dark hair still lush and animal-thick, her full lips set in an expression of stubborn will.
    — Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
  • One night, the living room will be suffused with a soft lavender glow; the next a bold yolk-yellow or a lambent hot pink.
    — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of lambent
Adjective
  • At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.
    — Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of shining
Adjective
  • The 30-foot-tall windows resemble Persian carpets gone wild—vibrant reds bleeding into peaceful blues and resplendent oranges.
    — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • The pinnacle of Napoleon III architecture, the resplendent Palais Garnier opera house is opulent from every angle.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
Definition of resplendent
Adjective
  • As the piano arches into a sparkling glissando, a harp follows suit, carving out space for a light, airy synthesizer drone to materialize.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
  • The Okanagan is British Columbia’s premier wine-producing region, with more than 180 wineries producing bold reds, bright whites and sparkling wines.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Definition of sparkling
Adjective
  • Both actors are incandescent and the chemistry between them is off the charts, and Calvani is even more adorable this season as the demonstrative and frank Italian who longs for his homeland.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
  • Each meteoroid collides with Earth's upper atmosphere at 41 miles (66 km) per second, creating an incandescent trail of shocked, ionized air.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 May 2026
Definition of incandescent
Adjective
  • The capri-adjacent shorts were cut in midweight washed viscose with a textured handfeel and luminous sheen, and are finished with side cargo pockets and dual back pockets.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • So although there are fewer meteors an hour during this shower, the luminous nature of the ones that do fall makes up for it.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 July 2026
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • In the shots, Kelce is seen on one knee beneath a floral arch, while a beaming Swift holds his face and shows off her huge diamond ring.
    — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of beaming
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