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beamish

/ˈbiː.mɪʃ/

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adjective

C2formalbritishobsolete/ˈbiː.mɪʃ/

An archaic adjective meaning bright, cheerful, or smiling; famously used by Lewis Carroll in 'Jabberwocky'.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее яркий, весёлый или улыбающийся; знаменитое использование Льюисом Кэрроллом в «Бармаглоте».
  1. Radiantly cheerful C2 formal

    Smiling with happiness or optimism; bright and cheerful in expression.

    • The beamish child greeted everyone with a wide grin.
    • Her beamish face lit up the room.
    • He gave a beamish nod as he accepted the award.

    🇷🇺Лучезарно-радостный

    Synonyms: beamingbrightcheerfulhappyjoyfulradiantsmilingsunny

    Antonyms: dismalgloomygrimmorosesullen