beamy

An archaic adjective meaning emitting beams of light; radiant or shining. Also used historically to describe a person with a cheerful or bright expression.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adjektiv, das Strahlen aussendend bedeutet; leuchtend oder strahlend. Historisch auch verwendet, um eine Person mit fröhlichem oder hellem Gesichtsausdruck zu beschreiben.

1. Broad in the beam C1 formal

   Having a wide beam, especially referring to a ship or a person's hips.

   • The old galleon was particularly beamy, allowing for more cargo.
   • The ship's beamy design made it stable in rough seas.
   • He described the vessel as beamy and slow but reliable.

   🇩🇪Breit

   Synonyme: broadthicksetwide

   Antonyme: narrowslenderslimthin

2. Radiating light C1 formal

   Shining brightly or emitting rays of light; radiant.

   • Her beamy smile lit up the entire room.
   • The beamy glow of the lighthouse guided the ships home.
   • The morning sun was beamy, casting long shadows across the field.

   🇩🇪Strahlend

   Synonyme: beamingbrightbrillianteffulgentgleamingglowingincandescentluminousradiantrefulgentshining

   Antonyme: darkdimdull

• beamier comparative form
• beamiest superlative form